Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k plan

Wage access

Flexible spending accounts

Short/long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in California to support nuclear pharmacy operations. You will assist in daily tasks, prepare and dispense medications, process orders, and help maintain safety and compliance under regulated guidelines.

The role requires a CA Pharmacy Technician license, strong communication, and customer service skills, plus the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Overtime with short notice may be necessary and credentialing may be required.

Qualifications

• CA Pharmacy Technician license is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Customer/vendor credentialing may be required.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Overtime availability

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Education

CA Pharmacy Technician license

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 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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 record required
• 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

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.