Anticipated hourly range: $56.10 per hour - $88.33 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits:Ā 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:Ā 03/06/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidateās geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
What Nuclear 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.
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. Licensed.
Job Summary
Through effective leadership and coordination with a team of direct reports, the primary purpose of the Pharmacist II, Nuclear is to manage, facilitate, and oversee execution of day-to-day operations of the nuclear pharmacy. The Pharmacist II, Nuclear has completed all necessary training and is licensed to be a practicing nuclear pharmacist in their state of occupation. As such, this job has responsibility for optimizing pharmacy operations and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient delivery to control costs, minimize waste, maximize customer satisfaction and deliver positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. In addition, this job has responsibility for managing inventory, processing orders, compounding patient-specific doses of drugs and directing a team of drivers to deliver medications after they have been tested for quality.
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Shift/Schedule
40 hours per week
Various schedule with a mix of days, nights, weekend, holiday and on call work.Ā Rotating call and holidays may be required.
Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.
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.
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
Performs other job-related duties as required to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met including delivering doses if necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelorās degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
Valid Pharmacistās 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)Ā
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
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
Applies judgment within defined parameters
Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy
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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