Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in a nuclear pharmacy setting. The role involves preparing prescriptions, dose preparation, quality checks, inventory management, and customer communication in a highly regulated environment.

This entry-level position supports safety and accuracy in distribution of radiopharmaceuticals to hospitals and clinics. It requires a high school diploma or equivalent, state licensure or PTCB preferred, and flexibility for

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 0-1 years of experience preferred
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician 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 required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterity for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects
• Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses
• Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation
• Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation
• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation
• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)

Responsibilities

• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draws doses into either a syringe or vial
• Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines
• Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
• Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
• Assists and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
• Performs 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
• Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
• Speaks 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
• Other duties as assigned
• Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Education

State Board of Pharmacy licensure

PTCB certification preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Pay rate: $23.50 hourly

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 account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Sunday - Friday 11:00 pm - 7:30 am
• With possible rotational holidays.
• Candidate must be flexible to come in early or stay late, hours or overtime based on business needs.

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.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Technician I, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist and Technician, II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the Technician 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draws doses into either a syringe or vial
• Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines
• Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
• Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
• Assists and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
• Performs 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
• Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
• Speaks 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 0-1 years of experience preferred
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician 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 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 manage up to 75 pounds
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation
• Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation
• Ability to work on call or be in an on call 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

• 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

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.