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.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist and Tech II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is involved in learning all basic aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including cleaning, inventory management and how to perform and record all tasks as mandated by law. As part of operating in a nuclear pharmacy, this job assists in performing quality checks, functional testing, 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.
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Shift/Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- Monday - Friday 1:00am-9:00am
- Must be willing to work weekends as part of a rotation - one Saturday or Sunday shift (3:45am - 9:45am) approx. every 4 weeks (hours will flex during the week)
- Holiday rotations - typically 1 to 2 holidays per year
Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.
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.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
- Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Strong customer service skills
- Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, and holding of small objects.
- Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses
- Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
- Must hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located
- Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on basic and routine assignments
Works within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works under close supervision
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