Pharmacy Technician at Cardinal Health

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal HealthPharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Healths 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 SummaryThis position is located at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Jamaica PlainMA. Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a 250 bed teaching hospital servicing a variety of patient populations. This technician will work independently as well as part of a managed team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications to patient care units. This technician will support daily operational responsibilities that include but are not limited to medication preparation and packaging as well as inventory management processes. This position is full-time 32 hours/week.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. ResponsibilitiesAccurately selects and prepares medication automatic dispensing cabinet and for patient specific use under pharmacist review.Delivers medication to patient care units in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy regulations.Assists in maintaining appropriate inventory levels including stock rotation checking for expired medications and providing feedback when stock levels are low.Responds urgently to floor stock needs delivering medications to the automated dispensing cabinet on patient care units in an accurate and timely manner including checking for errors such as wrong strengths and expiration dates.Works with other hospital staff to ensure medication units are clean and orderly in accordance with hospital policy and laws.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Pharmacy.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentpreferred.Massachusetts pharmacy technician license required.PTCB certified or ability to obtain certification.Inpatient/hospital experience strongly preferred.IV compounding experience preferred.Ability to use technology such as computers smart phones and tablets.Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Powerpoint preferred.Ability to work well in a team.Strong communication skills.Strong customer service skills.May require vendor credentialing.What is expected of you and others at this levelApplies 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:$21.20 per hour - $27.18 per hour (includes shift differential).Bonus eligible:NoBenefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close:01/02/2026 *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 candidates geographical location relevant education experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.#LI-SO1Candidates 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.To read and review this privacy notice click hereRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Load & Unload,LTC Pharmacy,Typing,Inventory Control,Customer Service,Hospital Experience,Pharmacy Software,Communication skills,Math,Pharmacy Technician Experience,Order Entry,Compounding Medications Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1