Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for our Nuclear Pharmacy team in California. You will support daily operations, assist in preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure accurate dispensing and record-keeping to meet regulatory standards.

The role requires CA Pharmacy Technician licensure, strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Overtime may be required, with a shared weekend rotation as needed to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent customer service and patient interaction abilities are essential.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and maintain standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in daily operations and inventory management.
• Prepare and dispense radioactive medications per procedures.
• Process customer orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Handle billing and administrative pharmacy tasks to support operations.
• Maintain safety procedures and infection control practices.
• Mentor pharmacy tech trainees as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $22.10-$31.50 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: 11/30/2026

SHIFT

• 40 hours per week.
• Monday-Friday 5:30am-2:00pm
• Will need to be available to also work 8:00am-5:30pm
• Will be part of a weekend rotation once every 5 weeks.
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, maintenance of inventory, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
• Follows standard operating procedures to organize, prepare and dispense radioactive medications, as specified by manufacturers and in line with customer needs.
• Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, such as billing, answering questions and assisting customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
• Assists in training and development of staff through mentorship of pharmacy tech trainees.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent strongly preferred
• CA Pharmacy Technician license
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong customer service skills required
• Valid driver's license and good driving recordrequired
• Ability to lift 75 lbs required
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred
• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
• Customer/vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided during if you are selected for an interview

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.