Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flex spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Kentucky is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Tech I to learn and assist in daily pharmacy operations. You will support pharmacists, perform quality checks, and help with order preparation, entry and fulfillment, while adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines.

As a trainee, you’ll gain exposure to facility preparation, inventory, and routine tasks, with supervision and guidance to develop skills for future responsibilities in nuclear pharmacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration preferred; licensure preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician certification within 18 months of start date.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred; strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist and staff in preparing facility for daily operations.
• Follows SOPs to facilitate ongoing pharmacy operations.
• Collects and processes customer orders for timely delivery.
• Performs administrative tasks and assists customers to support operations.
• Maintains pharmacy safety by completing daily infection control procedures.
• Takes direction from other techs to build skills and knowledge.
• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed

Skills

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Board of Pharmacy registration (preferred)

Pharmacy Technician certification within 18 months

Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred

Job description

$1,500 New Hire Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Wednesday through Friday 1AM to 9AM
• Saturday and Sunday 2:30AM to 10:30AM
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, shifts or schedules based on business need.

What Nuclear Pharmacy 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.

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.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist and Tech II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is involved in learning all basic aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including cleaning, inventory management and how to perform and record all tasks as mandated by law. As part of operating in a nuclear pharmacy, this job assists in performing quality checks, functional testing, and participating in the dispensing process. In addition, this job assists in order preparation, entry and fulfillment as well as completing ad hoc tasks, as required.

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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.
• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Certification within 18 months of start date needed
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, and holding of small objects.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• Must be flexible to work different days, shifts or schedules based on business need.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on basic and routine assignments
• Works within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under close supervision
• All work is reviewed for accuracy
• Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding

Anticipated hourly range: $15.90 per hour - $22.60 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

09/29/2026

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.""

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.