Pharmacy Technician

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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.

$1,500 New Hire Sign On Bonus

• 40 hours per week.
• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday 4 am – 12 30 pm.
• Will rotate weekends (Saturday 2 am–6 am) and holiday shift coverage (1 holiday/year 2 am–6 am) with 7 other technicians.
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours or overtime based on business needs.

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, this role involves learning all basic aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including cleaning, inventory management and performing and recording all tasks as mandated by law.

It also includes quality checks, functional testing, participation in the dispensing process, order preparation, entry and fulfillment, and other ad hoc tasks.

• 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.
• Assists dispatchers and drivers in preparing packages for delivery and occasionally makes deliveries using company vehicle.

• 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.
• Adheres to all quality guidelines.
• Works under close supervision; all work is reviewed for accuracy.
• Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician registration required.
• Certification with Ohio Board of Pharmacy required within 6 months of hire.
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Past IV experience is a plus.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects; ability to dispense doses and 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 company vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smartphones and tablets.
• Flexibility to work various shifts; comfortable with repetitive motions/tasks and working in a nuclear environment.

$15.90 per hour – $22.60 per hour

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401k savings plan.
• Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work‑Life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle…