Pharmacy Technician

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. Licensed.

• 40 hours per week. This position typically operates Monday - Friday from 3:30am-11:30am , but may occasionally be scheduled to start as early as 2am-10am.
• Will be part of weekend shift rotations every 9th weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
• Will be part of holiday and on-call schedule rotation.
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours or overtime based on business needs.

This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more!

• 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.
• Assists dispatchers and drivers in preparing packages for delivery and on occasion may make deliveries using company vehicle.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy preferred
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Will successfully complete Cardinal Health's nuclear pharmacy technician training program or has been a previous nuclear pharmacy technician
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects
• Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• May require vendor credentialing
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment

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.

• 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…