PRN Hospital Pharmacy Technician Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
fdba1e85-67c3-4cec-b20f-f17dbef1592f
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Req #
20143821
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Job Location
Taylor at Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29220, US -
Job Category
Pharmacy Operations
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Job Type
PRN/On Call
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Schedule
Part time
With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more.
Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital (ContinueCARE). We are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Intern to work as needed covering vacation/PTO. Hours of the facility are Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM and Saturday & Sunday 8AM-12PM.
Our Pharmacy Technicians demonstrate working knowledge of the policies and procedures regarding procurement, storage, preparation and delivery of pharmaceuticals in hospitals and health system settings. The successful candidate will process physician orders for review by a pharmacist and pick and prepare medications or supplies under pharmacist review. They will also restock supplies and medications, deliver supplies and medications, procure supplies and medications following standard purchasing guidelines and provide feedback on the stock level and on inventory control and delivery processes.
Our Pharmacy Technicians are also skilled in own work area within an analytical/scientific method or operational process area. They will also expand skills and techniques in one skill area/process/method and maintain appropriate licenses/training/certifications, as needed. The successful candidate will apply knowledge and skills to complete assigned tasks within own area and work within established SOPs and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines while working with a moderate degree of supervision.
Responsibilities:
Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription orders, as permitted by the State Boards of PharmacyIV CompoundingHandle doctor calls, faxes and medication deliveriesOrganizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by profiling prescriptions; preparing labels and calculating quantitiesMaintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsTakes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventoryCommunicates with all customers (patients, clinics, care-givers, physicians) in a pleasant and professional mannerOther duties as assignedQualifications
High school degree or equivalentState Pharmacy Technician certification or Pharmacy Intern license requiredNational pharmacy technician certification (PTCB)IV experience preferredIn-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferredFlexibility in working scheduleAbility to work in a groupStrong verbal and written communication skills requiredStrong customer service skills requiredComfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is requiredAbility to manage several tasks at the same time; Ability to focus on tasks; Ability to evaluate operating conditions; Ability to exercise sound judgmentDemonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tabletsPay rate: $15.50 – $22.10 per hour (includes shift differential)
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws
Application window anticipated to close: 7/4/2024 *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. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
