Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician in Texas to support daily operations, prepare and dispense radioactive medications, and assist with customer orders. The role requires a Texas Pharmacy Technician license and sterile compounding certification within 90 days of offer.

You will work in a nuclear environment, handle inventory, and participate in ongoing training while delivering excellent patient care. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experience required
• Texas Pharmacy Technician license required
• Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Certification due within 90 days of offer
• National pharmacy technician registration preferred
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Valid driver"s license
• Must be able to manage weight up to 75 pounds

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, and inventory management
• Follows SOPs to organize, prepare and dispense radioactive medications
• Collects and processes customer orders to ensure timely delivery of medications
• Performs administrative tasks such as billing and assisting customers
• Maintains pharmacy safety by following infection control procedures
• Mentors pharmacy tech trainees

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Nuclear environment

Tech literacy

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas Pharmacy Technician license

Sterile Compounding certification within 90 days

National pharmacy technician registration preferred

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. $2,500 New Hire Sign-On Bonus! Schedule 40 hours per week. The schedule will be Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts with rotating start times. Shift start times will rotate between 12am-8am, 1am-9am, 3am-11am, 5am-1pm, 6am-2pm, 7am-3pm, & 9am-5pm. Will include occasional holiday & weekend rotations (approx. 2 weekend days each month from 2am-10am) 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.
• 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 diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Texas Pharmacy Technician license required
• Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Certification completion required within 90 days of offer
• National pharmacy technician registration preferred
• 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
• Pay rate: $24.00 per hour
• Bonus eligible: No

Benefits and Compensation

• 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: 9/26/2026

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.

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.

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