Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
4 days ago
Pharmacy Technician

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

$1,500 new hire sign-on bonus offered 

 

Shift/Schedule 

40 hours per week. 

Monday – Friday. Typically 8 hour shift with a start time between 1:30 am – 7:30 am and holidays as assigned

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 

 

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 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. 

 

Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health 

 

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: 

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 

Other duties as assigned 

 

Qualifications 

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred 

0-1 years of experience preferred 

Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred 

Must become PTCB within 1 year of hire preferred 

Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred 

Past IV experience is a plus 

Valid driver's license and good driving record required 

Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required 

Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Strong customer service skills 

Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects 

Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses 

Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds 

Flexibility to work various shifts 

Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks 

Comfortable working in a nuclear environment 

Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation 

Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice 

Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets) 

 

What is expected of you and others at this level 

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 and/or scientific methods 

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 

 

Anticipated hourly range: $18.50 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: 01/04/2025 *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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