Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

$1,500 New Hire Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Shift/Schedule
40 hours per week Sunday 2:30AM-10:30AM, Monday through Thursday 1:30AM-9:30

AM Candidate must be flexible to work different days, shifts or schedules based on business need.

What Nuclear 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.

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.

Job Summary The primary purpose of the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist and Tech II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is involved in learning all basic aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including cleaning, inventory management and how to perform and record all tasks as mandated by law.

As part of operating in a nuclear pharmacy, this job assists in performing quality checks, functional testing, and participating in the dispensing process. In addition, this job assists in order preparation, entry and fulfillment as well as completing ad hoc tasks, as required. to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health Responsibilities Assists  pharmacist and other pharmacy staff in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment and quality control testing.

Follows standard operating procedures to facilitate ongoing pharmacy operations.

Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.

Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, answers questions and assists customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.

Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.

Takes direction from other pharmacy techs to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed

Qualifications

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

Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician preferred

Certification within 18 months of start date needed

Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred

Strong customer service skills

Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, and holding of small objects.

Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses

Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds

Must be flexible to work different days, shifts or schedules based on business need.

Must hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record

Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

Works on basic and routine assignments

Works within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods

Adheres to all quality guidelines

Works under close supervision

All work is reviewed for accuracy

Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding

Anticipated hourly range: $15.90 per hour - $22.60 per hour Bonus eligible:
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