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Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026

Sign on Bonus: $1500 New Hire Sign On Bonus

What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute 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

Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health

Schedule

  • Full-Time 40 hours per week. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00a to 4:00p. Possible weekend coverage due to PTO on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00a to 6:00a. Must be available to work holidays, weekends, and opening shifts. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities in this role

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:

  • Assists pharmacist and other pharmacy staff in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment and quality control testing.

  • Follows standard operating procedures to facilitate ongoing pharmacy operations.

  • Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.

  • Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, answers questions and assists customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.

  • Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.

  • Takes direction from other pharmacy techs to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

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

  • National pharmacy technician registration/license required

  • Past clean room environment experience is a plus

  • Strong customer service skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.

  • Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses.

  • Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds

  • May require vendor credentialing

  • Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

  • Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).

  • Flexibility to work various shifts

  • Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks

  • Comfortable working in a nuclear environment

Pay Rate: $20.50 (non-certified ) per hour - $21.50 (certified) per hour and $1.00/hr increase after attaining NPT

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:  5/11/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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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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