Pharmacy Technician (Nights)

Cardinal Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is hiring for a Nuclear Pharmacy technician to support radiopharmaceutical preparation and handling in a regulated environment. You will assist pharmacists, process orders, and help ensure patient safety through precise operations.

Training is provided, and driving duties require a valid license. The position offers benefits and a sign-on bonus. Typical schedule is 40 hours per week with night shifts (Mon–Fri 11pm–7am) and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Pharmacy Technician registration preferred - State Pharmacy Technician registration required within 3 months of hire
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Will successfully complete Cardinal Health’s nuclear pharmacy technician training program or has been a previous nuclear pharmacy technician
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• May require vendor credentialing
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist and other pharmacy staff in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment and quality control testing.
• Follows standard operating procedures to facilitate ongoing pharmacy operations.
• Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, answers questions and assists customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
• Takes direction from other pharmacy techs to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Tech literacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driving ability

Overtime adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician registration (preferred)

Pharmacy experience

Job description

What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes 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. Licensed.

$1,000 New Hire Sign On Bonus

Schedule

• 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday – Friday 11pm – 7am
• May include occasional Saturday shift rotation.
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours or 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!

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist and other pharmacy staff in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment and quality control testing.
• Follows standard operating procedures to facilitate ongoing pharmacy operations.
• Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, answers questions and assists customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
• Takes direction from other pharmacy techs to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Pharmacy Technician registration preferred - State Pharmacy Technician registration required within 3 months of hire
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Will successfully complete Cardinal Health’s nuclear pharmacy technician training program or has been a previous nuclear pharmacy technician
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• May require vendor credentialing
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets

Anticipated hourly range:$16.50 per hour - $23.50 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:11/23/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.

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.