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.
Schedule
- 40 hours weekly
- This is an overnight schedule that typically operates Sunday-Thursday11:30 PM - 7:30 AM
- Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.
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.
- Assists dispatchers and drivers in preparing packages for delivery and on occasion may make deliveries using company vehicle.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- Ohio Certified Pharmacy Technician required
- 1-2 years of sterile compounding experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
- 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
- Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
- Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
- Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
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.
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
Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.