Pharmacy Technician (Nights)

Cardinal Health

8d•$24 - $24

About The Position

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. Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health Shift/Schedule 40 hours per week. This position typically works Monday-Friday 12:00am-8:30am Will include occasional holiday and weekend shift rotations (Sat 2am-9am or Sun 4am-9am) Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours or overtime based on business needs 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. Qualifications High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license preferred National pharmacy technician certification preferred Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred. Past IV experience is a plus Will successfully complete Cardinal Health’s nuclear pharmacy technician training program or has been a previous nuclear pharmacy technician Valid driver's license and good driving record Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds May require vendor credentialing Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong customer service skills Flexibility to work various shifts Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks Comfortable working in a nuclear environment Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets What is expected of you and others at this level Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods Adheres to all quality guidelines Works under moderate degree of supervision Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor 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.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license preferred
National pharmacy technician certification preferred
Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
Past IV experience is a plus
Will successfully complete Cardinal Health’s nuclear pharmacy technician training program or has been a previous nuclear pharmacy technician
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
May require vendor credentialing
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Flexibility to work various shifts
Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works under moderate degree of supervision
Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

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.

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs