IV Pharmacy Technician

What Specialty 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.

The IV Technician provides ancillary / technical assistance in providing chemotherapy and other medication to patients. Duties include, but are not limited to, posting and filling orders, distributing and delivering medications, and answering phones.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

· Accurately prepares and / or responds to medication order, in accordance with designated procedures.

· Effectively processes all physician dispensing prescriptions and processes adjustments accordingly.

· Prepares IV solutions accurately.

· Accurately calculates and prepares additive formulations for chemotherapy.

· Accurately maintains appropriate stock levels for solutions, medications and supplies used in the IV room and individual work areas.

· Effectively performs work related telephone activities appropriately and in a timely manner. Resolves problems within scope of responsibility and routes calls to appropriate person(s) as needed.

· Effectively maintains necessary equipment in opening and closing mixing area of practice.

· Accurately performs computer functions as related to charging, crediting and debiting on distributed medications. Uses functions to verify orders and dosing of medications. (Flow sheet, MD orders, orders RX, treatment, etc.)

· Effectively delivers intravenous additive solutions and controlled substances to appropriate nursing units in a timely manner.

· Demonstrates proper infection control procedures, prior to IV preparation.

· Demonstrates proper use of transfer devices, ambulatory pumps and tubing.

· Ensures chemotherapy waste is properly discarded and logged.

· Properly reconstitutes drugs with appropriate solution and volume.

· Effectively inspects final product for incompatibilities, cores and particulate matter.

· Always checks label prior to and after preparing medications to ensure correct labeling and preparation of product.

Experience, Qualifications/Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· State of California Pharmacy Technician Registration

· Zero to two years related work experience or training

· Strong customer service background, preferably in healthcare environment

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Knowledge of drug names, both brand and generic, and available dosage forms

· Ability to manipulate needle, syringes and IV solutions

· Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

· Proficiency in computer processing functions and other standard office equipment

· Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Strong organizational skills

Starting hourly pay: $21.00 per hour

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: 4/25/2025 *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.