Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Tempe, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.