PRN Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health, in partnership with PAM Health, is expanding its health systems pharmacy team in Waterbury, CT. We are hiring a PRN Technician to work as needed, with pharmacy hours Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm.

The Technician II will support pharmacists in routine operations, manage Pyxis and inventory, process orders, and help ensure accurate, compliant dispensing while maintaining safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent (or equivalent work experience).
• Active CT Pharmacy Technician License required.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB) or ability to obtain preferred.
• Inpatient/hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pyxis experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• May require vendor credentialing.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Stand, bend and reach for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pharmacist in daily operations of the health systems pharmacy.
• Manage Pyxis/patient-specific bin items and inventory.
• Process product returns and remove expired medications.
• Prepack and label medications; fill Pyxis; deliver medications after pharmacist verification.
• Input patient data and order information into the pharmacy system.
• Maintain a safe, clean, compliant pharmacy environment.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals and patients professionally.
• Adhere to all pharmacy laws and company regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Technology literacy

Education

Active CT Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB certification

Tools

Pyxis experience

Job description

Job Summary

Cardinal Health provides comprehensive clinical and operational pharmacy services for PAM Health, a nationwide healthcare provider for Rehabilitation and Long-Term Acute Care. PAM is expanding with a 42-bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Services into Waterbury, CT. We are hiring a PRN Technician to work as needed. Pharmacy Hours- Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy supports the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. Key responsibilities include managing the automatic dispensing cabinet (Pyxis)/patient specific bin items, conducting inventory checks, processing product returns, removing expired medications, prepacking medications as necessary, purchasing medications based on pharmacy needs and inventory costs, and returning any recalled items.
• The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy ensures that all orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records all activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines.
• This job frequently communicates with other healthcare providers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Assists the Pharmacist as needed, permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.
• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Inputs patient data and order information as needed into the pharmacy information management system.
• Fill and label medications.
• Refill Pyxis and deliver patient specific medications after pharmacist verification.
• Prepares and compounds sterile IV mixtures as required.
• Communicates with all healthcare professionals and patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains knowledge of and abides by all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks.
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area.
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications.
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution.
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Adheres to all quality guidelines.
• Works under moderate degree of supervision.
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor.
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Active CT Pharmacy Technician License required.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB) or ability to obtain preferred.
• Inpatient/hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pyxis experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.
• May require vendor credentialing.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.

Salary and Benefits

• Anticipated hourly range: $21.20 per hour - $27.18 per hour
• Bonus eligible: No
• Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Additional Information

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.

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.

Application window anticipated to close: 09/21/26