Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 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

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals under state and federal guidelines. The role supports safe, accurate delivery and handling with a 40-hour workweek, Monday–Friday with flexible hours as needed.

Training under licensed pharmacists focuses on daily operations and compliance in a nuclear environment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus state license and IV experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Manual dexterity required for dispensing and handling small objects.
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist and staff in preparing daily operations and quality control.
• Follow standard operating procedures to facilitate pharmacy operations.
• Process customer orders to ensure timely delivery of medications.
• Answer questions and assist customers to support operations and satisfaction.
• Maintain pharmacy safety by completing infection control procedures.
• Take direction from other pharmacy staff to develop skills.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Manual dexterity

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Sign On Bonus

• Now offering a $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. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 12:00a to 8:00a. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities in this role

Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, you will be trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy. Many of your duties will include:

• Assists pharmacist and other pharmacy staff in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment and quality control testing.
• Follows standard operating procedures to facilitate ongoing pharmacy operations.
• Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, answers questions and assists customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
• Takes direction from other pharmacy techs to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• National pharmacy technician registration preferred
• Licensed in the state of Louisiana, required
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses.
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• May require vendor credentialing
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment

Anticipated Hourly Range:

$16.50 per hour - $23.50 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:

11/8/2026

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.