Unique sterile compounding pharmacy opportunity!   Competitive wage, no calling insurance companies or direct patient contact. No nuclear pharmacy experience necessary. Paid on the job training!

$1,000 new hire sign-on bonus offered Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration required. Must obtain PTCB(Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) Pharmacy Tech certification within 6 months of hire if not already PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) Technician

Shift/Schedule

40 hours per weekPosition is for full-time night shift (working Sunday night/ Monday morning through Thursday night.) Last shift of the week ends Friday morning. Start time is between 11:30 pm and 1:00 amRotating weekends.  Every 5th – 6th weekend, 2:00 am – 9:00 amHoliday work as assigned.  At least one major holiday.  This is a 365 day a year operation.  We work a regular schedule on all the other regular holidays.Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, come in early or stay late, hours or overtime based on business needs.

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.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Technician I, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist and Technician, II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the Technician 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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Responsibilities

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:

Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approvalDraw doses into either a syringe or vialPerform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelinesReceive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelinesMaintain electronic prescription recordsMaintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugsPerform general laboratory and facility clean upMake deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as neededSpeak with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone Work under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy.  Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceedingParticipation in local EHS programs, some administrative duties as assignedOther duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferredMassachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration required. Must obtain PTCB(Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) Pharmacy Tech certification within 6 months of hire if not already PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) TechnicianValid driver's license and good driving record requiredMinimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle requiredManual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting and holding of small objects while dispensing doses.Ability to lift containers weighing up to 65 poundsFlexibility to work various shiftsComfortable performing repetitive motions/tasksComfortable working in a nuclear environmentAbility to work weekends/holidays as part of a rotationAbility to work overtime with little or no advance noticeIntermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)

What is expected of you and others at this level?

Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller piecesProactively develops and maintains broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area(s); applies broad knowledge of trends and best practices in a manner that ensures exceptional performance and resultsEnsures that customers have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed customer expectationsJointly develops practical implementation plans that consider cultural sensitivities with other accountable partiesMeasures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takes immediate action to close gaps identified

Anticipated hourly range: $17.00 per hour - $28.00 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/04/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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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.

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