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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. Licensed.

This Apprentice, Nuclear Pharmacy will be trained as a nuclear pharmacy technician and eventually advancing to the skills and tasks of a pharmacist.

Shift/Schedule

• 8 - 10 hours weekly

• This shift is mainly covering our weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday)

• Shift is usually 5:30am - 10:00am

• Holiday rotations

• Flexibility to work other hours and days preferred.

Responsibilities

Under immediate direction of a qualified licensed Nuclear Staff Pharmacist, the Nuclear Pharmacy Apprentice assists with basic high-tech pharmacy services by preparing, dispensing, and distributing quality radiopharmaceuticals according to the rules and regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy. This role has responsibility for:

• Assisting in preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals in keeping with the prescription and Company, State and Federal regulations

• Assisting in assaying medications to determine identity, purity and strength.

• Entering data regarding quality control for kit preparations, and incoming inventory

• Verifying physical inventory with computer records

• Maintaining lab equipment by performing checks and tests on a regular basis

• Performing other duties as required to insure a safe and efficient pharmacy operation.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy preferred

• Valid Missouri Pharmacy Technician or Intern License

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

• 2 - 4 years of work experience preferred

• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record

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

• Customer service skills

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

• Flexibility to work various days, schedules and hours as needed

• Ability to use computers and tablets

• A Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes:

• 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine

• 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

• Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements

What is expected of you and others at this level?

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility

• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues

• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments

• Adheres to all quality guidelines

• Works with limited supervision. Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor

• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

We support our veterans and will work with you during your military to civilian transition.

• Anticipated hourly range: $21.20 per hour - $30.19 per hour

• Bonus eligible: No

• Benefits: 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Application window anticipated to close: 05/13/2024 *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.

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