Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations by being 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. Schedule 40 hours weekly. This position typically operates Monday-Friday from 6:30am-2:30pm. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours, and schedules based on business need. 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
Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
Pharmacy Technician registration strongly preferred
National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred
Past IV experience is a plus
Strong customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects
Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses
Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
May require vendor credentialing
Valid driver's license and good driving record required (Class E Missouri driver’s license or equivalent preferred, or able to obtain)
Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
Flexibility to work various shifts
Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
Comfortable working in a nuclear environment

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.
Assists dispatchers and drivers in preparing packages for delivery and on occasion may make deliveries using company vehicle.
Assists in performing quality checks, functional testing, and participating in the dispensing process.
Assists in order preparation, entry, and fulfillment.
Completes ad hoc tasks, as required.