Pharmacy Technician

What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health 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.   $1000 New Hire Sign On Bonus! Schedule 40 hours per week.  The typical schedule is Monday through Friday 5:00am-1:00pm Shift may occasionally adjust to 4am-12pm or 6am-2pm for PTO coverage Will include occasional shift rotations for holidays ( typically 2x/year from 4:00am – 8:00am ) and weekends ( 4:00am – 8:00am every 5 weeks ) as well as possible on-call shifts. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.   This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more!

Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, you will be trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy.  Many of your duties will include: Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval Draws doses into either a syringe or vial Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs Assists and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products Performs general laboratory and facility clean up May perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and maintenance of billing records Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed Speaks with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone  Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy.  Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, maintenance of inventory, restocking, and preparing reports and other records. 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 and proper handling of radioactive materials. Assists in training and development of staff through mentorship of pharmacy tech trainees. Other duties as assigned   Qualifications High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license required National pharmacy technician registration/license preferred  Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus  Must hold a valid driver's license Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required  Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds May require vendor credentialing Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong customer service skills Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses Flexibility to work various shifts Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks Comfortable working in a nuclear environment Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)    Anticipated