- Salary
- $16 – $22
- Location
- LA-Hammond-PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
This position will be full time working Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p. The technician will train to become the pharmacy buyer.
Responsibilities:
Inputs patient data and prescription information into pharmacy information management system
Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription orders, as permitted by the State Boards of Pharmacy
Prepares medications for dispensing, packaging and shipment.
Enters medical supply orders in pharmacy system
Maintains knowledge of and abides by applicable pharmacy laws and regulations
Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory
Communicates with all customers (patients, clinics, care-givers, physicians) in a pleasant and professional manner
Qualifications
High school degree or equivalent
State Pharmacy Technician license or national pharmacy technician registration/license required
Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred
In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred
Ability to work well in a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Strong customer service skills required
Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
Ability to manage several tasks at the same time; Ability to focus on tasks ; Ability to evaluate operating conditions ; Ability to exercise sound judgment
Past IV experience is a plus
Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
Willing to train to become the pharmacy buyer.
Vendor Credentialing may be required
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: $16.10 – $22.10 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 9/24/2026*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 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.
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