IOD Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

The In Office Dispensing (IOD) Pharmacy Technician role at Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations contributes to the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations. This department is responsible for preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications directly to patients within a clinical or office setting.

Location: cCARE Cancer Center: Murrieta, CA

Training will be located at La Jolla, CA.

Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately track all prescriptions written by physicians.
• Maintain an accurate daily log of all prescriptions dispensed and electronically prescribed.
• Supervise and monitor all prescriptions written in the facility, ensuring compliance with Medicare guidelines.
• Greet patients at the IOD window, explain the prescription system, and confirm patient information.
• Provide patients with a choice of physician dispensing or e-prescription to a pharmacy of their choice.
• Use Centricity and Pioneer to verify patient prescription coverage and accurately bill according to the coverage plan.
• Accurately input prescriptions for physician dispensing using Pioneer software.
• Ensure accurate patient information is submitted for claims and confirm proper claim capture.
• Work with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for rejected physician dispensing medication claims.
• Follow up on submitted authorization requests as needed.
• Complete other assignments as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• 0 - 2 years related work experience or training preferred.
• Knowledge of computer/telephony support, preferably in a health care environment, preferred.
• Strong customer service background, preferably in a health care environment, preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, preferred.
• Competence with computer processing functions and other standard office equipment, preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, preferred.

Work Environment

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks.
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods.
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution.
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures.
• Adheres to all quality guidelines.
• Works under a moderate degree of supervision.
• Work typically involves regular review of output by a work lead or supervisor.
• Refers complex or unusual problems to a supervisor.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated hourly range: $21.20 - $27.18 per hour.
• Bonus eligible: No.
• Benefits include:
• 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 12/15/2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.