Pharmacy Tech

Full Time
Woburn, MA
Posted
Job description
  • $3,000 gross Sign-On bonus offered
  • Benefit eligible the first day of employment.
  • Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration required. PTCB required within 6 months of hire if not already PTCB

Shift/Schedule

  • 40 hours per week
  • Position is for full-time night shift (working Sunday night/ Monday morning through Thursday night.) Last shift of the week ends Friday morning. Start time is between 11:30 pm and 1:00 am
  • Rotating weekends. Every 5th – 6th weekend, 2:00 am – 9:00 am
  • Holiday work as assigned. At least one major holiday. This is a 365 day a year operation. We work a regular schedule on all the other regular holidays.
  • Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, come in early or stay late, hours or overtime based on business needs.

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What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes 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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Responsibilities

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
  • Work under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy. Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Participation in local EHS programs, some administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
  • Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration required. PTCB required within 6 months of hire
  • Experience as a Pharmacy Technician a plus
  • 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 required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects
  • Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses
  • Ability to lift containers weighing up to 65 pounds
  • Flexibility to work various shifts
  • Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
  • Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
  • Ability to work weekends/holidays as part of a rotation
  • Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
  • Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)

What is expected of you and others at this level?

  • Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces
  • Proactively develops and maintains broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area(s); applies broad knowledge of trends and best practices in a manner that ensures exceptional performance and results
  • Ensures that customers have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed customer expectations
  • Jointly develops practical implementation plans that consider cultural sensitivities with other accountable parties
  • Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takes immediate action to close gaps identified

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overnight shift
  • Rotating weekends
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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