Pharmacy Technician (Nights)

Cardinal Health•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated state and federal guidelines, and may advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The role works under close supervision, and all work is reviewed for accuracy; deviations from standard procedures require supervisor approval. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 1:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with weekend rotations every third or fourth weekend, one to two holiday rotations per year, and on-call rotations one to two times per month. Flexibility to work different shifts, schedules, holidays, days, and overtime as needed is required. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour, and the role is not bonus eligible.

Requirements

Must hold a valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old because the role requires driving a company-owned vehicle.
Must be able to manage weight up to 75 pounds.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity for occasional reaching, lifting, holding small objects, and dispensing doses.
Comfort performing repetitive motions and tasks.
Comfort working in a nuclear environment.
Ability to work weekends, on-call rotations, holidays, overtime, alternate days or shifts, or other rotations.
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to use computers and tablets.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

State Board of Pharmacy registration, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician, or PTCB certification is preferred.
Experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.
Previous IV or clean-room environment experience is a plus.
High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.
Draw doses into syringes or vials.
Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals according to applicable federal, state, company, and manufacturer guidelines.
Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to Department of Transportation and company guidelines.
Maintain computer inventory and records to support proper material utilization and accounting for prescription drugs.
Assist with or perform labeling of blood cell products.
Perform general laboratory and facility cleanup.
Perform clerical and administrative services as needed, including maintaining daily records, preparing receipts and reports, and maintaining billing records.
Make deliveries to accounts using company vehicles as needed.
Speak with customers by telephone and address questions or concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.