Nuclear Pharmacy Technician - Cardinal Health
Portland, OR
About the Job
_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.
Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health (http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+nuclear+pharmacy+technician&view=detail&mid=ED713C426D670496E0EFED713C426D670496E0EF&FORM=VIRE1)
_Schedule_
+ 40 Hours per week.
+ The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 1:30am to 10:00am.
+ Must be willing to work weekends, on-call, and holidays as part of a rotation.
+ Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.
_Responsibilities_
+ Prepares and dispenses products and oversees the pharmacy inventory.
+ Alerts vendors when inventory levels are low.
+ Prepares packages and assists clinics radiation department on compounding and preparation of products.
+ Works with clients on urgent requests and places deliveries for inventory as requested.
+ Provides advice, guidance and training to junior staff in the execution of their duties.
+ May make deliveries as needed and assigned
_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
+ Certification may be required
+ 2 to 4 years of experience preferred. 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 60 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 on call or be in an on call rotation
+ Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
+ Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
_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 assigned area
+ Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
+ Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
+ Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
+ Adheres to all quality guidelines
+ Works under moderate degree of supervision
+ Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
+ Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor
We support our veterans and will work with you during your military to civilian transition.
Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: _Ca_ _rdinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being._
+ _Medical, dental and vision coverage_
+ _Paid time off plan_
+ _Health savings account (HSA)_
+ _401k savings plan_
+ _Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay_
+ _Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)_
+ _Short- and long-term disability coverage_
+ _Work-Life resources_
+ _Paid parental leave_
+ _Healthy lifestyle programs_
_Application window anticipated to close: 05_ _/17/2024_ _*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible._
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
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.
Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health (http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+nuclear+pharmacy+technician&view=detail&mid=ED713C426D670496E0EFED713C426D670496E0EF&FORM=VIRE1)
_Schedule_
+ 40 Hours per week.
+ The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 1:30am to 10:00am.
+ Must be willing to work weekends, on-call, and holidays as part of a rotation.
+ Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.
_Responsibilities_
+ Prepares and dispenses products and oversees the pharmacy inventory.
+ Alerts vendors when inventory levels are low.
+ Prepares packages and assists clinics radiation department on compounding and preparation of products.
+ Works with clients on urgent requests and places deliveries for inventory as requested.
+ Provides advice, guidance and training to junior staff in the execution of their duties.
+ May make deliveries as needed and assigned
_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
+ Certification may be required
+ 2 to 4 years of experience preferred. 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 60 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 on call or be in an on call rotation
+ Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
+ Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
_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 assigned area
+ Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
+ Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
+ Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
+ Adheres to all quality guidelines
+ Works under moderate degree of supervision
+ Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
+ Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor
We support our veterans and will work with you during your military to civilian transition.
Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: _Ca_ _rdinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being._
+ _Medical, dental and vision coverage_
+ _Paid time off plan_
+ _Health savings account (HSA)_
+ _401k savings plan_
+ _Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay_
+ _Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)_
+ _Short- and long-term disability coverage_
+ _Work-Life resources_
+ _Paid parental leave_
+ _Healthy lifestyle programs_
_Application window anticipated to close: 05_ _/17/2024_ _*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible._
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
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