Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Las Vegas, NV

10d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in Cardinal Health’s Nuclear Pharmacy, which provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under regulated State and Federal guidelines. Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, the technician is trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The role works under close supervision, and work is reviewed for accuracy; deviations from standard procedures require supervisor approval. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional holiday or weekend rotations may be required. Flexibility to work different days, schedules, hours, or overtime based on business needs is required. The role may involve deliveries to accounts in company vehicles and working in a nuclear environment. The position is benefit eligible from the first day of employment. Compensation is $22.00 per hour and the role is not bonus eligible.

Requirements

Nevada Pharmacy Technician registration is required.
Must hold a valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old because the position involves driving a company-owned vehicle.
Ability 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.
Flexibility to work various shifts.
Comfort performing repetitive motions and tasks.
Comfort working in a nuclear environment.
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to use computers and tablets.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
National pharmacy technician certification is preferred.
Experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.
Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.
Draw doses into a syringe or vial.
Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with 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 ensure proper use of materials 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 and address questions or concerns by telephone.
Assist the pharmacist in preparing the facility for daily operations, including cleaning, equipment testing, inventory maintenance, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
Collect and process customer orders to support efficient communication and timely medication delivery to patients.
Perform administrative pharmacy tasks, including billing, answering questions, and assisting customers.
Maintain pharmacy safety by following and recording daily infection control procedures and properly handling radioactive materials.
Assist with training and development of staff by mentoring pharmacy technician trainees.
Perform other duties as assigned.