Pharmacy Technician

What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute to Cardinal Health?

Nuclear Pharmacy is responsible for providing radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy

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Schedule

• Full-Time 40 hours per week. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 1:45a to 9:45a with weekend availability from 1:30a to 10:00a. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities in this role

Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, you will be trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy. Many of your duties will include:

• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval

• Draw doses into either a syringe or vial

• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines

• Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines

• Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs

• Assist and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products

• Perform general laboratory and facility clean up

• May perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and maintenance of billing records

• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed

• Speak with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone 

• Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy.  Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

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

• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred. 

• Past IV experience is a plus

• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. 

• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required

• Strong customer service skills required

• Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred

• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required

• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required

• Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation required.

• Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation required

• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation required

• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice required

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

Anticipated Hourly Range: $15.90 per hour - $22.60 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