Pharmacy Technician

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.

$1000 New Hire Sign On Bonus!

Schedule

40 hours per week.  The typical schedule is Monday through Friday 5:00am-1:00pm

Shift may occasionally adjust to 4am-12pm or 6am-2pm for PTO coverage

Will include occasional shift rotations for holidays ( typically 2x/year from 4:00am – 8:00am ) and weekends ( 4:00am – 8:00am every 5 weeks ) as well as possible on-call shifts.

Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules 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

• Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, you will be trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy.  Many of your duties will include:
• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draws doses into either a syringe or vial
• Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines
• Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
• Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
• Assists and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
• Performs 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
• Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
• Speaks 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
• Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, maintenance of inventory, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• North Carolina Pharmacy Technician license required
• National pharmacy technician registration/license preferred
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus
• Must hold a valid driver's license
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• May require vendor credentialing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
• Anticipated hourly range:  $17.10 per hour - $24.40 per hour
• 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:  11/7/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
• 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.
• 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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