Pharmacy Technician II, Day Shift - Cardinal Health
Tewksbury, MA
About the Job
_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_
The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy provides assistance to the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. Activities include the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory and processing product returns. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy ensures that all orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records all activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. This job frequently communicates with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment of all orders.
_About the The MA State Office of Pharmacy (MSOPS) Pharmacy Distribution Center (PDC)_
The MA State Office of Pharmacy Pharmacy Distribution Center provides medications via central fill in unit dose or blister card form for DDS, DPH, DMH, DOC, and HOC facilities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our pharmacy technicians are responsible for providing a wide range of supportive tasks including unit dose packaging, blister card packaging, sterile IV compounding, use of automation (carousels and automated dispensing machines), as well as medication order entry. Site-based pharmacy technicians support the maintenance of pharmaceutical inventory at our facilities in the field.
_Schedule_
+ 40 hours per week.
+ Monday-Friday, start times vary between 6:00am to 10:00am.
+ Rotating weekends and holidays.
_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+ Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out of date items from the inventory.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.
_Qualifications_
+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
+ Massachusetts pharmacy technician license required.
+ PTCB certified, or ability to obtain certification preferred.
+ Ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.
+ Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint preferred.
+ Ability to work well in a team.
+ Strong communication skills.
+ Strong customer service skills.
_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: $19.90 per hour - $28.40 per hour (includes shift differential).
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: 05/07/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
_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._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
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_
The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy provides assistance to the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. Activities include the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory and processing product returns. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy ensures that all orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records all activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. This job frequently communicates with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment of all orders.
_About the The MA State Office of Pharmacy (MSOPS) Pharmacy Distribution Center (PDC)_
The MA State Office of Pharmacy Pharmacy Distribution Center provides medications via central fill in unit dose or blister card form for DDS, DPH, DMH, DOC, and HOC facilities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our pharmacy technicians are responsible for providing a wide range of supportive tasks including unit dose packaging, blister card packaging, sterile IV compounding, use of automation (carousels and automated dispensing machines), as well as medication order entry. Site-based pharmacy technicians support the maintenance of pharmaceutical inventory at our facilities in the field.
_Schedule_
+ 40 hours per week.
+ Monday-Friday, start times vary between 6:00am to 10:00am.
+ Rotating weekends and holidays.
_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.
_Qualifications_
+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
+ Massachusetts pharmacy technician license required.
+ PTCB certified, or ability to obtain certification preferred.
+ Ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.
+ Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint preferred.
+ Ability to work well in a team.
+ Strong communication skills.
+ Strong customer service skills.
_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: $19.90 per hour - $28.40 per hour (includes shift differential).
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: 05/07/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
_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._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
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