Technician II, Nuclear Pharmacy

Unique closed door compounding pharmacy opportunity!   Competitive wage, no calling insurance companies, no direct patient contact and we will provide specific paid on the job training.

Now offering a $1,500 new hire sign-on bonus

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours per week.
• Overnights. Monday - Friday 12:30 am to 9:00 am.
• Weekends by rotation and as needed. Typically 1:30 am to 5:00 am
• Holidays by rotation and as needed.  Typically 2:00 am to 7:00 am.
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, shifts, schedules and overtime as needed based on business need.

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.

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.
 

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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.
• Makes deliveries to customer locations as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 1-2 years of experience, preferred
• Rhode Island State Pharmacy Technician II license required. National pharmacy technician registration/license can be used as long as the RI State Pharmacy Technician one is requested and received.
• Nuclear or IV experience a plus
• Customer service skills
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation
• Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation
• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablet

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