Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 48,998,000 - 69,916,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health's Nuclear Pharmacy in Columbus, GA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support radiopharmaceutical preparation under supervision. You will label prescriptions, compound medications, perform quality checks, manage inventory, and assist with safety training.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, state license, and certification; experience in nuclear pharmacy is preferred. You must be able to lift up to 80 lbs, work early shifts, weekends, on-call, and use computers and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• State Pharmacy Technician license preferred.
• National pharmacy technician certification preferred.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a nuclear setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Pharmacist approval.
• Compounds medications according to state laws and Pharmacist endorsement.
• Draws doses into syringes or vials; performs QA tests on instruments.
• Receives, documents, and stores pharmaceuticals per guidelines.
• Maintains inventory and handles radioactive materials and Rx drugs.
• Assists with labeling blood cell products and other duties as needed.
• May provide radiation safety training and perform safety tasks.
• May oversee training of non-pharmacists and assist Radiation Safety Officer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Technology literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Pharmacy Technician license

National certification

Tools

Radiopharmacy equipment

Labeling instruments

Job description

## Pharmacy TechnicianApply: GA-Columbus-Nucl Pharm #86: Full time: Posted Today: 20185773**Sign on Bonus:** $1500 New Hire Sign on Bonus **What does 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*** Full-Time 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 0200am-1000am...this could vary a little but not often to 0100am-0900am. On call is included once every 10th weekends or so. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours, and schedules as needed to meet business demands. ***Responsibilities in this role***Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, your duties include:* Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval* Compounds medications according to applicable state laws and obtain Pharmacist endorsement.* Draws doses into either a syringe or vial* Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines* Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines* Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for all radioactive materials and Rx drugs* Assists and/or performs in the labeling of blood cell products* Elutes generator* Receives standard diagnostic prescription orders from Cardinal Health customers, with the exception of those orders prohibited by regulation or Cardinal Health policy* Performs radiation safety tasks including well checks & efficiencies, air monitoring, fume hood flow checks, room wipes & surveys, waste management, vehicle surveys, and meter checks* May provide radiation safety training to facility staff members* Performs general laboratory and facility clean up* May perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and maintenance of billing records* Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed* Speaks with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone* Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy. Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding* May oversee the work and training of other non-pharmacists in the non-dispensing tasks of handling radioactivity* May assist Radiation Safety Officer as permitted by state and federal regulation ***Qualifications**** High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work experience, preferred* State Pharmacy Technician license license preferred* National pharmacy technician certification preferred* Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician* Successfully completed Cardinal Health’s nuclear pharmacy technician training program or has been a previous nuclear pharmacy technician* Past IV experience is a plus* Valid driver's license and good driving record required.* Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle* Ability to lift up to 80 lbs required* Strong verbal and written communication skills required* Strong customer service skills required* Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred* Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required* Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required* Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation required.* Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation required* Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation required* Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice required* Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets **Anticipated Hourly Range: $**17.10 per hour - $24.40 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:** 10/15/2026 \\*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. 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.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.