Job Description

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at USC Arcadia Hospital. We are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed covering vacation/PTO. Shift times will vary between daytime/evening hours.

The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy provides assistance to the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. Activities include the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory and processing product returns. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy ensures that all orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records all activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. This job frequently communicates with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment of all orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist and other Technicians with daily tasks
• Respectfully and professionally communicates with all customers (patients, clinics, care-givers, physicians)
• Organize medications for pharmacist to check by profiling prescriptions; preparing labels and calculating quantities
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Accurately delivers medications to all floors and Medstations
• Perform monthly outdates and unit inspections
• IV Compounding using aseptic technique
• Provide excellent customer service to customer
• Able to walk and/or stand for most of the assigned shift
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the policies and procedures regarding procurement, storage, preparation and delivery of pharmaceuticals throughout hospital.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous work experience IN HOSPITAL PHARMACY IS required
• High School degree or equivalent
• CA State Pharmacy technician license required by the State Board of Pharmacy
• PTCB National certification is preferred
• IV experience preferred
• Flexibility in working schedule
• Proven customer service skills
• Able to work well with others and in a team
• Able to manage several tasks at the same time with ability to focus on tasks

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Anticipated hourly range: $20.20 per hour - $28.80 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 3/7/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Relief, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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