Pharmacy Technician (Nights)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; 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

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Asheville, NC is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations and the safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals.

The role requires adherence to state and federal guidelines and shares responsibility for timely patient medication delivery. The position requires an NC Pharmacy Technician license, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and flexibility across shifts including potential weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred; IV experience is a plus.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; must be 18+ to drive company vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; ability to work in a nuclear environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; flexibility with shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, inventory maintenance, restocking, and preparing reports and records.
• Acts as a shift lead for pharmacy technicians and follows SOPs to organize, prepare and dispense radioactive medications.
• Collects and processes customer orders for timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Performs administrative tasks such as billing and assisting customers to facilitate pharmacy operations.
• Maintains pharmacy safety by following daily infection control procedures and proper handling of radioactive materials.
• Assists in training and development of staff through mentorship of pharmacy tech trainees.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Nuclear environment readiness

Technology literacy

Education

North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license

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 ofemployment.Thisincludes 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

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:9/11/2026

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.