Pharmacy Technician (Nights)

Cardinal Health•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated state and federal guidelines. It may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The role works under close supervision, and work is reviewed for accuracy. Deviations from standard procedures require supervisor approval. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 1:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with weekend rotations every third or fourth weekend. Holiday coverage (one to two holidays per year) and on-call rotations (one to two times per month) are also required. The candidate must be flexible to work different shifts and schedules, including holidays, alternate days or shifts, overtime, and rotations as needed. The role may involve deliveries using company vehicles and may require vendor credentialing. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour, and the role is not bonus eligible. Cardinal Health offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; a health savings account; a 401(k) savings plan; access to wages before payday through myFlexPay; flexible spending accounts; short- and long-term disability coverage; work-life resources; paid parental leave; and healthy lifestyle programs. The anticipated application window closes December 5, 2026.

Requirements

Must hold a valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old because the role requires driving a company-owned vehicle.
Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity for occasional reaching, lifting, holding small objects, and dispensing doses.
Comfort performing repetitive motions and tasks.
Comfort working in a nuclear environment.
Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days or shifts, or in a rotation.
Intermediate computer skills, including ability to use computers and tablets.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician, or PTCB certification is preferred.
Experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.
Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.
Draw doses into a syringe or vial.
Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with federal, state, company, and manufacturer guidelines.
Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to Department of Transportation and company guidelines.
Maintain computer inventory and records to support proper material utilization and accounting for prescription drugs.
Assist with and/or perform labeling of blood cell products.
Perform general laboratory and facility cleanup.
May perform clerical and administrative services, including maintaining daily records, preparing receipts and reports, and maintaining billing records.
Make deliveries to accounts using company vehicles as needed.
Speak with customers and address questions or concerns by telephone.
Perform other duties as assigned.