Pharmacy Technician I

What Retail Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Retail Pharmacy is responsible for ensuring the correct and safe dispensing of prescription medications to the general public, in accordance with legal, ethical and professional guidelines; may also consult with and advise patients and physicians regarding prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

Work Schedule

8:30 AM PT to 5:00 PM PT, Monday to Friday

Onsite in Carlsbad, CA

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I will support the preparation and fulfillment of prescription orders in a mail-order pharmacy environment. This role involves setting up and filling orders, pulling products, verifying prescription details, printing and applying labels, and assisting with inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and fill prescription orders accurately, including pulling products and applying labels.

• Verify prescription details for accuracy before fulfillment.

• Set up printed orders for processing and ensure timely completion.

• Restock inventory and receive deliveries throughout the day.

• Maintain compliance with pharmacy standards and procedures to prevent errors.

• Utilize pharmacy software (EV) and tablets for order processing; basic use of Outlook and Teams as needed.

• Monitor and record temperatures as part of compliance requirements.

• Assist with additional tasks such as cleaning, boxing, and supporting team workflow.

• Collaborate with team members and pharmacists to ensure smooth operations.

• Adhere to professional standards and contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of Pharmacy Technician experience, preferred.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

• Active Pharmacy Technician license in the state of California.

• Familiarity with computers and ability to learn new software quickly.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weight as needed.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; willingness to assist others.

• Adaptability to process changes and new technology.

• Professional, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy.

• Experience in mail-order pharmacy or production/warehouse environments is a plus.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks.

• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area.

• Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.

• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution.

• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.

• Adheres to all quality guidelines.

• Works under moderate degree of supervision.

• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor.

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.

Anticipated hourly range: $17.80 per hour - $22.77 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: 1/29/2026 *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.

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.

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