Apprentice, Nuclear Pharmacy

We are looking to hire a rising P2 pharmacy student to be trained as a nuclear pharmacy technician and eventually advancing to the skills and tasks of a pharmacist. The intern will work throughout the summer, every other weekend during the school year, and during school breaks. If all goes well, we plan to have the student return for the following summer and school year.

Shift/Schedule

• Will work full time throughout this summer and ideally next summer as well.  This will include being able to work the overnight shift (midnight to 830am) with notice. The Apprentice should plan to work every other weekend during the school year, 1-2 holidays a year, and during school breaks.
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, come in early or stay late, hours or overtime based on business needs.

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.

This Apprentice, Nuclear Pharmacy will be trained as a nuclear pharmacy technician and eventually advancing to the skills and tasks of a pharmacist. 

Responsibilities

Under immediate direction of a qualified licensed Nuclear Staff Pharmacist, the Nuclear Pharmacy Apprentice assists with basic high-tech pharmacy services by preparing, dispensing, and distributing quality radiopharmaceuticals according to the rules and regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy. This role has responsibility for:

• Assisting in preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals in keeping with the prescription and Company, State and Federal regulations
• Assisting in providing follow up service to the client or health care provider on an as needed basis
• Assisting in assaying medications to determine identity, purity and strength
• Assisting in performing white blood cell labeling
• Ordering and checking in inventory
• Verifying physical inventory with computer records
• Maintaining lab equipment by performing checks and tests on a regular basis
• Performing other duties as required to insure a safe and efficient pharmacy operation

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy. Ideally a P2 Pharmacy student
• 2 - 4 years of work experience preferred
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
• Customer service skills
• Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds. 20 pounds on a regular basis
• Flexibility to work various days, schedules and hours as needed
• Ability to use computers and tablets

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues
• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with limited supervision. Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

Pay rate: $27.25 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: 05/11/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible

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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