Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

HSA

401k

Wages advance

FSAs

Disability insurance

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician in Maryland to support radiopharmaceutical preparation and related duties in a controlled environment.

The role includes labeling, dose preparation, QA testing, inventory control, and customer service, with occasional deliveries. A MD technician license, driver’s license, and willingness to work rotating shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required.
• Maryland Pharmacy Technician registration or license required; PTCB preferred.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• IV or clean room experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity for dispensing doses.
• Comfortable in a nuclear environment.
• Weekend/on-call/holidays/overtime rotation.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Vendor credentialing may be required.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 per guidelines.
• Receives, documents, and stores incoming/outgoing pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains computer inventory and records forRx drugs.
• Assists in labeling of blood cell products.
• Performs general laboratory and facility cleanup.
• May perform clerical and administrative tasks including daily records, receipts, reports, billing records.
• Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed.
• Talks with customers and addresses questions via telephone.
• Works under close supervision; deviations approved by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Weight handling 75 lbs

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday 2:00 am – 10:00 am.
• Weekends as needed. Typically once a month if needed
• Holidays are covered on a rotating schedule, 1-2 per year
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.

This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more!

What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute 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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Must hold a valid driver's license
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required
• State of Maryland Pharmacy Technician registration or license required. PTCB preferred
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
• May require vendor credentialing
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Pay rate

Pay rate: $25.00 per hour

Bonus eligible

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• 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

10/09/2026

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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.