Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
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. This role involves drawing, dispensing, and packaging radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations, assisting with daily operations, preparing for operations through cleaning and quality control testing, following standard operating procedures, collecting and processing customer orders, performing administrative tasks, answering questions, assisting customers, maintaining pharmacy safety through infection control procedures, and developing skills through direction from other pharmacy technicians.
Requirements
- Licensed in the state of Louisiana, required
- 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.
- Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
- Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- National pharmacy technician registration preferred
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.
- Draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
