Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health•San Diego, CA
•$26
About The Position
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. Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent strongly preferred
- CA Pharmacy Technician license
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required
- Strong customer service skills required
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required
- Ability to lift 55 lbs required
- Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred
- Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
- Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required
Nice To Haves
- National Pharmacy Technician Certifications is preferred
- Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred
- Past IV experience is a plus
- Basic computer skills are highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
- Draw doses into either a syringe or vial
- Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines.
- Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
- Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
- Assist and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
- Perform 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
- Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
- Speak 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
