Pharmacy Technician

$37,648 - $53,664/Yr

Cardinal Health - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician at Cardinal Health plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the pharmacy at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston. This full-time position involves assisting pharmacists with prescription orders, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. The technician will work Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in filling prescription orders as permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.
• Prepares medication for dispensing, packaging and shipment.
• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out of date items from the inventory.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, care-givers, physicians) in an amicable and professional manner.
• Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
• Inputs patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system.
• Maintains knowledge of and abides by all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Texas state pharmacy technician license.
• IV certified.
• Experience in an inpatient/hospital environment strongly preferred.
• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred.
• Buyer experience preferred.
• Pyxis/Omnicell experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an inpatient/hospital environment strongly preferred.
• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred.
• Buyer experience preferred.
• Pyxis/Omnicell experience preferred.

Benefits

• 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