Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

cardinalhealth; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy to support pharmacy operations and assist in dispensing medications in a nuclear pharmacy setting in Kentucky. You will learn basic facility and equipment prep, assist in quality checks, and help in order entry and fulfillment under close supervision.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, accuracy and customer service, with wage details provided and a schedule involving overnight hours. Training will be provided as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• State Board registration and licensure as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Certification within 18 months of start date.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work different days/shifts as needed.
• Intermediate computer skills.

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.

Skills

Strong customer service

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician licensure (State Board registration) preferred

Certification within 18 months of start date

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.

About Nuclear Pharmacy

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.

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

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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