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Pharmacy Technician (Nights)

Cardinal Health

Pittsburgh, PAFull-time$16.5–23.5/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.5–23.5/hr
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Pharmacy Technician Registration, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Pharmacy Technician supports nuclear pharmacy operations by preparing the facility, processing customer orders, assisting pharmacy staff and customers, and maintaining safety procedures. The role works 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with occasional Saturday rotation and possible overtime. State Pharmacy Technician registration is required within three months of hire; prior pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pharmacy Operations, nice to haveNuclear Pharmacy, nice to haveIntravenous Therapy, nice to haveCommunication, requiredCustomer Service, requiredShift Flexibility, requiredOvertime Availability, requiredTechnology Use, requiredWeight Handling, requiredRepetitive Task Tolerance, requiredNuclear Environment Tolerance, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, nice to haveState Pharmacy Technician Registration, requiredPharmacy Technician Experience, nice to haveNuclear Pharmacy Technician Training, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredGood Driving Record, requiredMust Be 18+, requiredVendor Credentialing, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

In-Person

PA-Pittsburgh-Nucl Pharm #29

Full time

20188940

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 of employment. This includes 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.

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.

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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‑driving 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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How this job compares

Set against the 13,319 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16.5–23.5/hr
  • Pennsylvania median$17–25/hr339 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–27/hr10,578 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20/hr, is 4% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 605 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Pennsylvania and 13,319 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (2,628 postings).
Education
183 of the 13,319 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Pharmacy Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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