Pharmacy Technician

cardinalhealth; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 3,031,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day (myFlex

FSAs

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician in Beltsville, MD to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals under supervision. You will prepare labels, verify prescriptions, and ensure quality and compliance with regulations.

The role requires MD pharmacy tech registration, strong communication, and ability to lift up to 75 pounds; weekends/holidays rotation may apply with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent work experience.
• Maryland Pharmacy Technician registration or license required; PTCB preferred.
• Driver's license required.
• Pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of Staff Pharmacist, draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals.
• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.
• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Receive, document, and store incoming/outgoing pharmaceuticals per guidelines.
• Maintain computer inventory and records for Rx drugs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Computer skills

Weight handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician license/registration

Tools

PTCB certification

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 ofemployment.Thisincludes 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

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 withcustomers andaddressquestionsand/orconcernsviatelephone
• 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 vehiclerequired
• State of Maryland Pharmacy Technician registration or license required. PTCBpreferred
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus
• Abilitytomanage weight up to75 pounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterityrequiredfor 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:$25.00 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 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

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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