Pharmacy Technician ( Nuclear Pharmacy )

Cardinal Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401k savings plan

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health in San Diego is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare prescriptions, draw doses, and support quality assurance in a nuclear environment under supervision. You will handle labeling, inventory, and customer inquiries with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a CA Pharmacy Technician license, strong communication, basic computer skills, and a willingness to work a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, with occasional schedule changes.

Qualifications

• CA Pharmacy Technician license required or preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.
• Draw doses into a syringe or vial.
• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Receive, document, and store pharmaceuticals per guidelines.
• Maintain computer inventory and records for Rx drugs.

Skills

Pharmacy technician license

Communication

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour. Bonus eligible: No. Shift: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. Will be part of holiday schedule rotation (up to 2 per year). Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.

Application window anticipated to close: 10/25/2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draw doses into either a syringe or vial
• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines.
• Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
• Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
• Assist and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
• Perform general laboratory and facility clean up
• May perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and maintenance of billing records
• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
• Speak with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone
• Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy. Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding.

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 manage up to 55 lbs required
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred
• National Pharmacy Technician Certifications is preferred
• Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Basic computer skills are highly preferred
• Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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

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.