Pharmacy Technician II

Cardinal Health•East Providence, RI

2d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Unique compounding pharmacy opportunity! Competitive wage, no calling insurance companies, no direct patient contact and we will provide specific paid on the job training. Now offering a $1,500 new hire sign on bonus! Shift/Schedule 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday 12:30 am – 8:30 am or 1:00 am to 9:00 am Occasional weekends Typically 1:30 am – 3:30 am. Holidays typically volunteer 1:30 am – 3:30 am Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, come in early or stay late, hours or overtime based on business needs. This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more! 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. 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. Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
1-2 years of experience, preferred
Must be a Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II or be a PTCB nationally certified Pharmacy Technician
Past IV or nuclear pharmacy experience preferred
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, holiday, on call or be in a weekend, holiday or on call rotation
Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)

Nice To Haves

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
1-2 years of experience, preferred
Past IV or nuclear pharmacy experience preferred

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.
Makes deliveries to customer locations as needed