Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Highland (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician to prepare prescriptions, draw doses, and ensure QA for radiopharmaceuticals. You will handle inventory and labeling, while maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines. The role involves customer contact and occasional deliveries, operating under supervision.

We offer benefits from day one and a $1,000 new hire sign-on bonus. A valid driver’s license and pharmacy technician registration are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.

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.
• Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals.
• 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.
• Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed.
• Speaks with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Nuclear environment experience

IV/clean room experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Intermediate computer skills

Job description

Now offering a $1,000 new hire sign on bonus! Shift/Schedule 40 hours per week Monday through Friday 2AM to 10:30AM This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more!

What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute 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 Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health

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

• Must hold a valid driver's license
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• National pharmacy technician registration/license preferred
• Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
• May require vendor credentialing
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Pay

• Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
• 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

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.

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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