Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy assists the pharmacist and Tech II with pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the position learns basic facility and equipment preparation, including cleaning, inventory management, and performing and recording tasks as required by law. The role also assists with quality checks, functional testing, medication dispensing, order preparation, entry and fulfillment, and other assigned tasks. Pharmacy Operations coordinates Cardinal Health pharmacy services for acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, and retail customers. This position works Tuesday through Saturday in eight-hour shifts, generally from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility required. Holiday rotation is required; weekend and on-call rotations and overtime may also be required. The listed pay rate is $22.50 per hour, and the position is not bonus eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience preferred.
0–1 years of experience preferred.
State Board of Pharmacy registration, Pharmacy Technician licensure, or PTCB certification preferred.
Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Must be at least 18 years old because the role involves driving a company-owned vehicle.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity for occasional reaching, lifting, and holding small objects, and for dispensing doses.
Ability to manage up to 75 pounds.
Flexibility to work various shifts and comfort with repetitive motions or tasks and working in a nuclear environment.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations, and to work overtime with little or no advance notice.
Intermediate computer skills, including ability to use computers and tablets.
Customer/vendor credentialing may be required and may include vaccinations.
Work under close supervision on basic and routine assignments, follow clearly defined procedures, adhere to quality guidelines, and obtain supervisor approval for deviations from the norm.

Nice To Haves

Past IV experience is a plus.
High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience.
0–1 years of experience.
State Board of Pharmacy registration, Pharmacy Technician licensure, or PTCB certification.
Pharmacy Technician experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist and other pharmacy staff in preparing the facility for daily operations through cleaning and equipment and quality-control testing.
Follow standard operating procedures to support ongoing pharmacy operations.
Collect and process customer orders to support efficient communication and timely medication delivery to patients.
Perform administrative pharmacy tasks, answer questions, and assist customers.
Maintain pharmacy safety by following and recording completion of daily infection-control procedures.
Take direction from other pharmacy technicians to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.
Assist with quality checks, functional testing, dispensing, and order preparation, entry, and fulfillment.