Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Access to wages before pay day (myFlex

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Asheville, NC seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support nuclear pharmacy operations, dispense radioactive medications, and ensure efficient daily workflows.

The role requires NC tech license, strong communication, and flexibility for shifts and occasional overtime, with benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience.
• North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license is required.
• Past Pharmacy Technician experience preferred; IV experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in daily operations, inventory, reports and records.
• Lead technician shifts and dispense radioactive medications per SOP.
• Process customer orders to ensure timely delivery of medications.
• Perform billing and customer support to facilitate operations.
• Maintain safety through infection control and proper handling of radioactive materials.
• Mentor and train staff, supporting tech trainees.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Strong customer service skills

Flexible shifts

Nuclear environment comfortable

Tech literacy (devices)

Education

North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

• North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license required

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. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more!

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:

$17.10 per hour - $24.40 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:

10/9/2026

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.