Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day (myFlex

FSAs

Disabilities coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician in California to support daily operations and dispense radioactive medications under strict regulatory guidelines. The role includes preparing the facility, maintaining inventory, and assisting in training staff to ensure safe, accurate patient care.

Ideal candidates have a CA Pharmacy Technician license, strong communication and customer-service skills, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. OT may be required as business needs dictate.

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).

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Overtime availability

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

Credentialing

Education

High School Diploma

CA Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $21.10 - $31.50 per hour.

SHIFT: 40 hours per week. Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.

Application window anticipated to close: 11/02/2026.

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. Licensed.

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)

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

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

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.

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.

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