Delivery Driver - Pharmacy Services

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Cardinal Health, is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Driver in Sacramento. This role involves safe delivery of pharmaceuticals, requiring good driving skills, flexibility with hours, and a strong focus on customer service. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a variety of benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement planning options.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds.
• Comfortable driving in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares deliveries to customer accounts using a company vehicle.
• Packages medication for shipment and performs testing.
• Maintains vehicles and performs minor roadside repairs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem resolution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What Pharmacy Services & Delivery 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.

Pharmacy Services & Delivery is responsible for the prompt and accurate delivery and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals or oncology pharmaceuticals to medical care providers in accordance with customer demand and requirements of the assigned route. Prepares doses for shipment, prepares cases, wipes doses, and loads and unloads containers in keeping with the prescribed safety standards and Department of Transportation (DOT).

Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Driver does at Cardinal Health

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Wednesday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm (based off of business needs)
• Saturday and Sundays 4:00am - 12:30pm
• Must be willing to work holidays (typically at least 2 holidays per year) and be on call as part of a rotation.
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and makes deliveries to customer accounts on assigned route using a company vehicle (non-cdl)
• Packages radiopharmaceutical medication for shipment, performs testing, and loads/unloads containers
• Uses a handheld tablet to scan customer orders for accuracy, obtain route stop information and navigation
• Processes packages returned from customer locations
• Maintains vehicles in proper working condition and may perform minor roadside repairs
• Performs general facility cleaning and other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record
• Prior delivery driving experience a plus
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• Comfortable driving in all weather conditions during day or night hours
• Ability to sit, stand, be mobile and operate a vehicle for extended periods of time
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work weekends/holidays/on-call
• Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed
• Ability to use computers and tablets

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

Pay rate:$18.00 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:07/11/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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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.