Nuclear Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD preferred
• Valid Pharmacist's license in the state in which the pharmacy operates, or the ability to obtain a license.
• Must complete at least 200 hours of academic training in a nuclear pharmacy through an accredited program
• Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures preferred
• 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 75 pounds
• Willingness to travel if needed
• Must hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located
• 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/holidays/on-call or be in a rotation
• Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.
• Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Additional Information

Anticipated salary range: $104,300 - $149,100 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: 07/25/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. Schedule Up to 45 hours per week. Monday-Friday. Rotating shifts include 12:00am-7:30am & 7:00am-3:00pm. These shift times are subject to change and candidates must be willing and able to be flexible based on business needs . Various schedule with a mix of days and nights. This will include occasional weekends, holidays and on-call work split equally between 3 pharmacists 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

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