Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepares and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals per physician’s prescriptions and Company, State and Federal regulations.
• Performs Quality Control testing on all dispensed products.
• Affirms medications to determine identity, purity and strength.
• Ensures all nuclear products meet the quality and efficiency standards.
• Complies with all Company, State and Federal requirements for the handling and shipping of radioactive material.
• Keeps laboratory clean as per regulatory specifications.
• Acts as a customer service liaison for the company, including treating all internal and external customers with respect, listening to and assisting in resolving customer complaints.
• Informs management of complaints or requests in a timely manner.
• If needed, ensures the timely delivery of nuclear pharmacy products to predetermined customers on specific routes while meeting internal schedule and quality standards.
• Unloads products as per client specifications while providing excellent customer service.
• Accepts returns from clients where applicable.
• Breaks down delivery cases, disposes of radioactive materials and sanitizes lead pigs.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for deliveries and returns.
• Assists with the stocking of products and supplies throughout Facility as well as tracking inventory.
• Notifies Pharmacy Manager when products or supplies are low, need to be re-ordered or replaced.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures while safely carrying out the responsibilities of position.
• Complies with all company safety standards, and all federal, state and local laws.
• Performs other job-related duties as required by the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Nuclear Pharmacist.

Job Requirements

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician with 1+ experience in the state.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Must possess excellent critical-thinking, interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• As well as good judgment and self-discipline.
• Valid driver's license.
• Sterile Compounding Experience Preferred.

Physical and Intellectual Requirements

• Manual dexterity for manipulating small items;
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and to handle standing, walking and sitting for 4+ hours with limited rest intervals;
• Good eye-hand coordination;
• Fair eyesight (with or without correction lenses);
• Normal hearing in at least one ear (hearing range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz);
• Able to analyze situations, administer medication, set priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
• Effective organizational skills;
• A commitment to continuous learning;
• An ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.