Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Nuclear Pharmacy Technicians support the preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs for medical care providers, following highly regulated state and federal guidelines. The role assists pharmacists with daily pharmacy operations, medication preparation and dispensing, customer orders, administrative tasks, safety procedures, and staff training. This is a 40-hour-per-week position. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with availability also required for 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. shifts. The technician participates in a weekend rotation once every five weeks and must be flexible to work different days, hours, and schedules based on business needs. The anticipated hourly range is $22.10–$31.50. The position is not bonus eligible.
Requirements
- California Pharmacy Technician license.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Ability to lift 75 pounds.
- Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice.
- Customer/vendor credentialing is required and may include vaccinations.
- Flexibility to work different days, hours, and schedules based on business needs, including participation in a weekend rotation once every five weeks.
Nice To Haves
- High school degree or equivalent is strongly preferred.
- Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the pharmacist in preparing the facility for daily operations, including cleaning, equipment testing, inventory maintenance, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
- Follow standard operating procedures to organize, prepare, and dispense radioactive medications according to manufacturer specifications and customer needs.
- Collect and process customer orders to support efficient communication and timely medication delivery to patients.
- Perform administrative pharmacy tasks, including billing, answering questions, and assisting customers.
- Follow and document daily infection-control procedures to maintain pharmacy safety.
- Mentor pharmacy technician trainees and assist with staff training and development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before payday 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
Education Level
High school or GED
