Hospital Pharmacy Technician

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 PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Surprise. We are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed covering vacation/PTO.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription orders, as permitted by the State Boards of Pharmacy.
• Sterile IV preparation.
• Non-sterile compounding.
• Unit dosing.
• Controlled substance practices review and oversight.
• Handle doctor calls, faxes and medication deliveries.
• Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by profiling prescriptions; preparing labels and calculating quantities.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, 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• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• State Pharmacy Technician license/registration required.
• Inpatient/hospital experience highly preferred.
• Experience with Pyxis machines highly preferred.
• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred.
• IV certification preferred.
• Flexibility in working schedule.
• Ability to work in a group.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks.
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time; Ability to focus on tasks; Ability to evaluate operating conditions; Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.
• May require vendor credentialing.

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: $19.70 per hour - $25.29 per hour.

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 12/11/2026 *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.

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 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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