Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Tech II, Nuclear Pharmacy to assist pharmacists in operations and customer interactions. This role involves preparing medications, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma. This position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations.
• Follows standard operating procedures to dispense radioactive medications.
• Maintains pharmacy safety through daily infection control procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

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.

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$1,500 New Hire Sign On Bonus!

Schedule

• 40 hours per week. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 5:00am- 1:00pm
• May include working rotating Saturdays (typically 4 hour shifts) every 6 weeks and being part of occasional holiday shift rotation
• Candidate must be flexible based on business need.

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

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, maintenance of inventory, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
• Follows standard operating procedures to organize, prepare and dispense radioactive medications, as specified by manufacturers and in line with customer needs.
• Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, such as billing, answering questions and assisting customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
• Assists in training and development of staff through mentorship of pharmacy tech trainees.
• Assists in packaging, dispatch, and delivery of customer orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ohio Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred - Registered Technicians will be considered but certification within 12 months of hire is required.
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Previous cleanroom, IV, and aseptic handling experience a plus
• Valid driver's license and good driving recordrequired.
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong customer service skills required
• Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred
• May require vendor credentialing
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Tech II, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. The Tech II, Nuclear Pharmacy participates in all aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including inventory management and performing and recording all tasks as mandated by law. As part of operating in a nuclear pharmacy, this job assists in compounding of drugs in line with manufacturer specifications, performing quality checks, 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.

Anticipated hourly range:$18.10 per hour - $27.09 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

Application window anticipated to close:6/8/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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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.