Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; 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

Wages advance (myFlexPay)

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in California is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations, prep for daily activities, and assist pharmacists with dispensing radioactive medications under SOPs. You will process orders and handle administrative tasks to ensure patient satisfaction.

The role requires strong communication and customer service skills, a CA Pharmacy Technician license, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Overtime may be required; weekend rotations apply.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent strongly preferred.
• CA Pharmacy Technician license required for California.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Overtime availability may be required.
• Customer/vendor credentialing may be required (vaccinations).

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, inventory maintenance, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
• Follow SOPs to organize, prepare and dispense radioactive medications per manufacturers and customer needs.
• Process customer orders to ensure timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Perform administrative pharmacy tasks, including billing and answering questions to support operations.
• Maintain pharmacy safety by completing daily infection control procedures.
• Mentor and train pharmacy tech trainees.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

OT availability

Credentialing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $22.10-$31.50 per hour.

Bonus eligible: No

Application window anticipated to close: 11/30/2026

Benefits

• 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

Shift & Schedule

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.

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).

EEO & Diversity

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.

About Cardinal Health

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges - now, and in the future.