Certified Pharmacy Technician

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

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.

This position is located at the La Vergne Specialty Pharmacy

Monday- Friday 11:30am to 8:00pm

Responsibilities: 

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

  • Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription orders, as permitted by the State Boards of Pharmacy.

  • Prepares medications for dispensing, packaging and shipment.

  • Takes inventory, place orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.

  • Enters medical supply orders in pharmacy system

  • Communicates with all customers (patients, clinics, caregivers, physicians) in a pleasant and professional manner.

  • Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.

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

  • As permitted by applicable state laws, take verbal prescription orders from licensed prescribers and transfer prescriptions between dispensing pharmacies.

Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalent

  • Previous work experience preferred

  • At least one year as Certified Pharmacy Technician working in a retail, mail order, specialty, or hospital pharmacy environment

  • Customer service skills

  • Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician and registered in the State of TN Board of Pharmacy

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: $18.10 per hour - $25.80 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: 10/31/2024 *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.