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Pharmacy Technician Buyer

Cardinal Health

Sarasota, FLFull-time$19.7–25.29/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.7–25.29/hr
Location
Sarasota, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Florida Pharmacy Technician License, required

Job overview

Cardinal Health is recruiting a Pharmacy Technician/Buyer for the pharmacy at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Sarasota. The Technician II supports daily pharmacy operations, including prescription preparation and filling, inventory, and product returns. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and works in person in Sarasota, Florida.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Teamwork, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveComputer Use, nice to haveSmartphone Use, nice to haveTablet Use, nice to haveLifting 35 Pounds, nice to haveBending, nice to haveReaching, nice to haveStooping, nice to haveStanding for Entire Shift, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, nice to haveFlorida Pharmacy Technician License, requiredPTCB Certification or Ability to Obtain, nice to haveInpatient Hospital Pharmacy Experience, nice to havePharmacy Buyer Experience, nice to havePyxis Experience, nice to haveVendor Credentialing, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

In-Person

FL-Sarasota-PAM Specialty Hospital of Sarasota

Full time

20190762

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

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Sarasota located in Sarasota, FL and we are currently recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician/Buyer to work Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy helps the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. This includes 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.

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Pharmacist as needed, permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.

  • Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

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

  • Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.

  • Communicates with all customers in a pleasant and professional manner.

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

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

  • Florida pharmacy technician license.

  • National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) or the ability to obtain preferred

  • In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

  • Pharmacy buyer experience highly preferred.

  • Pyxis experience preferred.

  • Ability to work well in a team.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong customer service skills.

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

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.

  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.

  • May require vendor credentialing.

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 - $25.29 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: 12/04/2026 *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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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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How this job compares

Set against the 13,332 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19.7–25.29/hr
  • Florida median$18–26/hr593 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–27/hr10,627 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.49/hr, is close to the Florida median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 736 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Florida and 13,332 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (2,609 postings).
Education
181 of the 13,332 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Pharmacy Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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