Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; 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

Flexiblespending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy to assist pharmacists and techs in daily operations, learning facility preparation, inventory management and compliance. The role supports quality checks, order preparation and fulfillment, and interacting with physicians and patients.

The trainee will perform routine tasks under supervision, maintain safety and infection control, and gain exposure to nuclear pharmacy processes and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience.
• 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).
• Customer/vendor credentialing (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided during if you are selected for an interview

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.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Strong customer service skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to manage up to 75 pounds

Shift flexibility

Nuclear environment comfort

Weekend/holiday rotation

On-call flexibility

Intermediate computer skills

Vaccination credentialing

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday (8 hour shifts) 7:30am - 4:00pm (Required to work Holiday rotation and have flexibility with above schedule)

Pay rate: $22.50 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

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.

Job Summary

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.

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
• 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)
• Customer/vendor credentialing (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided during if you are selected for an interview

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

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 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.