PRN Hospital Pharmacy Technician

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety.  Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States.  Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication

therapy management and more.

Job Summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Starr City Memorial Hospital and we are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed.

Our Pharmacy Technicians demonstrate working knowledge of the policies and procedures regarding procurement, storage, preparation and delivery of pharmaceuticals in hospitals and health system settings.  The successful candidate will process physician orders for review by a pharmacist and pick and prepare medications or supplies under pharmacist review.  They will also restock supplies and medications, deliver supplies and medications, procure supplies and medications following standard purchasing guidelines and provide feedback on

the stock level and on inventory control and delivery processes.

Responsibilties:

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

IV Compounding

• 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• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory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 certification required
• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred
• IV experience highly preferred
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Flexibility in working schedule
• Ability to work in a group
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong customer service skills required
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
• 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

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 - $25.290 per hour
• Bonus eligible:  No
• Benefits:  401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Application window anticipated to close:  10/31/2026 *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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