Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Wages advance (myFlexPay)

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for an early-morning shift in North Carolina. The role supports pharmacists, prepares radioactive medications, and leads technicians during daily operations. Expect inventory, order processing, and administrative tasks with a focus on safety.

Ideal candidates will have NC tech license, prior technician experience, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Benefits are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license is required.
• Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• IV experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in daily operations, inventory, and reporting.
• Act as shift lead for technicians and dispense radioactive medications per SOPs.
• Process and fulfill customer orders for timely deliveries to patients.
• Perform administrative tasks and support customer inquiries.
• Maintain safety and infection control procedures in a nuclear environment.
• Train and mentor pharmacy tech staff as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Nuclear environment

Education

High School diploma

North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Smartphones

Job description

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.

Schedule 40 hours per week. The typical schedule will be Monday-Friday 1:30am-9:30am Will potentially consider a 7a-3p shift schedule depending on applicant needs – but candidate must still be able to support occasional 130am-930am shift coverage Will be part of weekend shift rotation (typically 1 weekend shift a month) & holiday shift rotation (approx. 1 holiday a year) Must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours or overtime based on business needs This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, maintenance of inventory, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
• Acts as a shift lead for pharmacy technicians and 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 and proper handling of radioactive materials.
• Assists in training and development of staff through mentorship of pharmacy tech trainees.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license required
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• May require vendor credentialing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets

Anticipated hourly range: $16.40 per hour - $23.50 per hour based on experience

Bonus eligible: No

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

Application window anticipated to close: 9/18/2026

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.

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