Nuclear Pharmacist

Anticipated salary range: $136,400 - $186,400

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: 06/15/2026 *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 candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Rotating shifts: 1:00am-11:00am and on-call rotation every 3 weeks
• This will include weekends, holidays and on call rotations as needed based on business needs.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD preferred
• Valid Pharmacist's license in the state in which the pharmacy operates or ability to obtain
• 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 105 pounds
• Willingness to travel if needed
• Must hold a valid driver's license
• 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.
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  Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.