Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Marshfield, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy Operations 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. This role involves preparing prescriptions, drawing and dispensing doses, performing quality assurance tests, and maintaining inventory records. The position works under close supervision and requires adherence to strict guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
Certification may be required
Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
Strong customer service skills
Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, and holding of small objects.
Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses
Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds
Must hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located
Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on basic and routine assignments
Works within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works under close supervision.
All work is reviewed for accuracy.
Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
Draw doses into either a syringe or vial
Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines.
Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
Assist and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
Perform general laboratory and facility clean up
May perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and maintenance of billing records
Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
Speak with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone