Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health • Beltsville, MD

405d • $52,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy position at Cardinal Health is designed to assist pharmacists and other pharmacy technicians in the operations of a nuclear pharmacy. This role involves learning the essential functions of pharmacy operations, including the preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, while adhering to strict regulatory guidelines. The position requires strong customer service skills and involves various tasks such as inventory management, quality assurance testing, and clerical duties under close supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience preferred.
• MD State Pharmacy technician license required.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, and holding of small objects.
• Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certification may be required.
• Experience in a nuclear pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist and Tech II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions.
• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.
• Draw doses into either a syringe or vial.
• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with guidelines.
• Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to regulations.
• Maintain computer inventory and records for proper utilization of materials.
• Assist in the labeling of blood cell products.
• Perform general laboratory and facility clean up.
• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed.
• Address customer questions and concerns via telephone.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED