Hospital Pharmacy Technician PRN

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.

This position is a PRN as needed pharmacy technician position. This position is located in Hammond, LA at an LTAC Pharmacy managed by Cardinal Health. There may be opportunity for more hours at the Covington, LA facility as well.

Responsibilities:

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

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

• Prepares medications for dispensing, packaging and shipment.

• Enters medical supply orders in pharmacy system

• Maintains knowledge of and abides by applicable pharmacy laws 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• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory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

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent

• State Pharmacy Technician license or national pharmacy technician registration/license required

• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred

• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred

• Ability to work well in a team

• 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

• Past IV experience is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets

• Flexibility with schedule

• Vendor Credentialing may be required

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: $15.40 - $22.10 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 7/10/2026 *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.

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.

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