Pharmacy Technician PRN

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, and may also consult with and advise healthcare teams on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Arizona State Hospital. We are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed covering vacation/PTO. Hours of the facility are Monday‑Friday 7AM‑5PM.

This is an onsite inpatient pharmacy position with staffing and clinical components on a 93‑acre secure campus. The Arizona State Hospital (ASH) provides long‑term inpatient psychiatric care to Arizonans with mental illnesses who are under court order for treatment. Additionally, we support the Arizona Community Protection and Treatment Center (ACPTC) which provides supervision, care, and treatment to men adjudicated as Sexually Violent Persons.

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.

• 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.

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• State Pharmacy Technician license/registration required.
• National pharmacy technician certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• 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; focus on tasks; evaluate operating conditions; exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.

• 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: $18.90 per hour - $24.30 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 11/29/2025. If interested in the opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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