Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•New Orleans, LA

18h

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy at Cardinal Health provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated state and federal guidelines. It may also advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the ability to rotate to a 2:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. shift when needed, as well as rotating weekends. Flexibility to work different days, hours, and schedules based on business needs is required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Louisiana state license is required.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Manual dexterity to dispense doses and to occasionally reach, lift, and hold small objects.
Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds.
Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Intermediate computer skills, including ability to use computers and tablets.
Flexibility to work various shifts and schedules.
Comfort working in a nuclear environment.
Comfort performing repetitive motions and tasks.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

National pharmacy technician registration preferred.
Past IV experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy staff in preparing the facility for daily operations, including cleaning and equipment and quality-control testing.
Follow standard operating procedures to support ongoing pharmacy operations.
Collect and process customer orders to support efficient communication and timely medication delivery to patients.
Perform administrative pharmacy tasks, answer questions, and assist customers to support pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
Maintain pharmacy safety by following and recording completion of daily infection-control procedures.
Take direction from other pharmacy technicians to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.
Draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist.