PRN Pharmacy Technician

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 PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Overland Park and we are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed. Standard hours of pharmacy operation are 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. On-call availability for times outside of these hours is not required, but may be requested on infrequent occasions based upon candidate availability.

Pharmacy technicians help the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. This includes the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory, processing product returns and ensuring that all orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records all activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. This pharmacy technician will stock the Pyxis automated dispensing machines at each nursing station, as well as deliver pharmacy-filled medications and products to each med room as needed. Previous experience with automated dispensing systems (Pyxis, Omnicell, MedDispense, etc.) is highly preferred. This job frequently communicates with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment of all orders.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacist as needed, permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.

• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Inputs patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system.

• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.

• Communicates with all customers in a pleasant and professional manner.

• Maintains knowledge of and abides by all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

• Active Kansas pharmacy technician license.

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred.

• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) or ability to obtain shortly after hire date.

• Pyxis automated dispensing machine experience preferred.

• Ability to work well in a team.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service/ interprofessional skills.

• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.

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.