Pharmacy Technician II

Cardinal Health; Woburn, Boston (MA, MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k savings plan

HSA

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Work-Life resources

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Massachusetts is hiring a Technician II, Nuclear Pharmacy, to assist pharmacists in nuclear pharmacy operations, including compounding and dispensing under strict regulatory guidelines. This role involves quality checks, inventory management, and coordination with physicians and staff.

The position offers an overnight 40-hour week with weekend work, paid training, and a $1,500 new hire sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacy technician with state of Massachusetts and a nationally certified (PTCB) Pharmacy Technician
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred 1-2 years of experience, preferred Past IV or nuclear pharmacy experience preferred
• 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 manage up to 75 pounds
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends, holiday, on call or be in a weekend, holiday or on call rotation
• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)

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
• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, maintenance of inventory, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
• Assists and/or performs in the labeling of blood cell products
• Follows standard operating procedures to organize, prepare and dispense radioactive medications, as specified by manufacturers and in line with customer needs.
• Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, such as billing, answering questions and assisting customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
• Assists in training and development of staff through mentorship of pharmacy tech trainees.
• Makes deliveries to customer locations as needed.

Job description

Unique closed door compounding pharmacy opportunity! Competitive wage, no calling insurance companies, no direct patient contact and we will provide specific paid on the job training. Now offering a $1,500 new hire sign-on bonus. Anticipated hourly range: $22.10 per hour - $31.50 per hour. 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: 10/26/2026

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.

Shift/Schedule

40 hours per week. Overnight shift: Monday – Friday. Typically an 8 hour shift with start time between 11:30 pm and 1:00 am. Will work every 6th weekend. Saturday and Sunday 2:00 am to 9:00 am. Will work holidays- typically every 6th holiday. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, rotations, come in early or stay late, hours or overtime based on business needs.

What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations

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 II, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. The Tech II, Nuclear Pharmacy participates in all aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including inventory management and performing and recording all tasks as mandated by law. As part of operating in a nuclear pharmacy, this job assists in compounding of drugs in line with manufacturer specifications, performing quality checks, 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.

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
• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, maintenance of inventory, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
• Assists and/or performs in the labeling of blood cell products
• Follows standard operating procedures to organize, prepare and dispense radioactive medications, as specified by manufacturers and in line with customer needs.
• Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, such as billing, answering questions and assisting customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
• Assists in training and development of staff through mentorship of pharmacy tech trainees.
• Makes deliveries to customer locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacy technician with state of Massachusetts and a nationally certified (PTCB) Pharmacy Technician
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred 1-2 years of experience, preferred Past IV or nuclear pharmacy experience preferred
• 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 manage up to 75 pounds
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends, holiday, on call or be in a weekend, holiday or on call rotation
• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)

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 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.

About Us

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driven insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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