Nuclear Pharmacist

The Pharmacist II, Nuclear is a key member of the Cardinal Health team, responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the nuclear pharmacy. This role requires effective leadership and coordination with a team of direct reports to optimize pharmacy operations and procedures, ensuring consistent and efficient delivery of radiopharmaceuticals to medical care providers.

• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist, including compounding of nuclear medications, testing for quality through chromatography, and directing distribution of medication using a team of drivers.
• Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs to mitigate risks, when necessary.
• Manages and directs internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy, including optimization of staffing and scheduling to maintain best-in-class and streamlined pharmacy operations.
• Assists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the nuclear pharmacy business.
• Maintains relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand availability of drug components and assist in demand planning.
• Participates in administrative tasks to facilitate nuclear pharmacy operations, including interactions with customers.
• May oversee running of the facility (known as Pharmacist in Charge) if needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Valid Pharmacist's license in the state in which the pharmacy operates, or is in the process of obtaining a valid license preferred.
• Must complete at least 200 hours of academic training in a nuclear pharmacy through an accredited program.
• Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses.
• Ability to lift containers weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Willingness to travel if needed.
• Must hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located or obtain one upon hire.
• Comfortable driving in all types of weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow, fog, wind and sun).
• Deliveries occur during both nighttime and daytime conditions.
• Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed.
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).
• Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation.
• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
• Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation.
• Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being, including 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, and healthy lifestyle programs.

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.