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Certified Pharmacy Technician 2nd Shift

Cardinal Health

La Vergne, TNJob$18.9–24.3/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$18.9–24.3/hr
Location
La Vergne, TN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (TN)

Job overview

Cardinal Health is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician 2nd Shift. Cardinal Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician for the 2nd (evening) shift, working Monday‑Friday from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm in a closed‑door pharmacy. The technician will assist pharmacists, prepare and dispense medications, manage inventory, enter orders, communicate with patients and providers, and ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.

Key focus areas include Maintain knowledge of and abide by applicable pharmacy laws and regulations., Assist the pharmacist in filling prescription orders as permitted by state boards., and Prepare medications for dispensing, packaging, and shipment..

Preferred (not required): Customer Service, Communication, Pharmacy Law Knowledge, and Medication Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationPharmacy Law KnowledgeMedication PreparationInventory ManagementPrescription ProcessingData EntryVerbal Prescription Order Taking

Qualifications

High School Degree or EquivalentPrevious Work ExperienceOne Year Certified Pharmacy Technician ExperienceCertified Pharmacy Technician (TN)

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

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.

Evening Shift: Monday- Friday 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm - Closed Door Pharmacy

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains knowledge of and abides by applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.

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

  • Prepares medications for dispensing, packaging and shipment.

  • Takes inventory, place orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.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, caregivers, physicians) in a pleasant and professional manner.

  • Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.

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

  • As permitted by applicable state laws, take verbal prescription orders from licensed prescribers and transfer prescriptions between dispensing pharmacies.

Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalent preferred

  • Previous work experience required

  • At least one year as Certified Pharmacy Technician working in a retail, mail order, specialty, or hospital pharmacy environment

  • Customer service skills

  • Must be certified and registered in the state of TN

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: $18.90 per hour - $24.30 per hour

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: 09/07/2026 *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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