Pharmacy Technician II

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacy operations in a closed-door compounding setting. You will assist the pharmacist, prepare prescriptions, and help ensure accurate preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.

The role features a 40-hour week with an overnight shift Sunday through Thursday, weekly weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is offered for new hires.

Qualifications

• The Tech II, Nuclear Pharmacy assists in compounding of drugs in line with manufacturer specifications.
• Assists pharmacist in pharmacy operations and customer interactions.

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.

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 - $31.50per 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:10/26/2026

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 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.

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.