Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Cardinal Health is hiring for a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations, inventory, and reporting in a nuclear pharmacy setting.

You will assist pharmacists, lead technicians, process orders, and help ensure accurate dispensing of radioactive medications while maintaining safety and compliance. Training and overtime flexibility are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Past IV experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and able to drive company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, inventory maintenance and reporting.
• Acts as a shift lead for pharmacy technicians and follows SOPs to dispense radioactive medications.
• Receives and processes customer orders to ensure timely delivery of medications.
• Performs administrative tasks such as billing and customer inquiries to support operations.
• Maintains safety by following infection control procedures and handling radioactive materials.
• Supports staff training and mentorship of pharmacy tech trainees.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician license (NC)

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.

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: $16.40 per hour - $23.50 per hour based on experience.

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: 9/18/2026.

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.

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.