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.

Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical segment operates the world's largest network of nuclear pharmacies and is expanding its positron emission tomography (PET) agent manufacturing capabilities. For over a quarter of a century, the Nuclear Pharmacy Services business of Cardinal Health has set the standard for the radiopharmaceutical industry. This business is responsible for manufacturing, dispensing and delivering products that aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Nuclear Pharmacy Services, whose network of over 150 pharmacies fills 65% of radiopharmaceutical unit doses nationwide, has consistently demonstrated leadership through innovation and a commitment to excellence. Because of this commitment, our customers and their patients benefit from the latest, safest, most efficient methods of dispensing radiopharmaceuticals.

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$1,500 Sign On Bonus!

Schedule

• 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. May include occasional shift coverage 1:30am-10:00am, or rotate weekend/holiday shifts based on business need.

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

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.

Qualifications

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

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

• 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 80 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/holidays or be in a 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

• A Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation may be required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes:

• 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine

• 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

• Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements

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

Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Nuclear Pharmacy Technician 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.

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