Nuclear Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Augusta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy at Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations servicing acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, as well as retail customers. This role involves providing radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical providers under strict State and Federal guidelines, and may include consulting with physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. The position requires a licensed pharmacist.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD required
Valid Pharmacist’s license in South Carolina & Georgia, or able to obtain a valid license
Prior Authorized User certification is strongly preferred.
Ability to float approximately 35% of the time
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 manage weight up to 75 pounds
Must hold a valid driver's license
May require vendor credentialing
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
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

Nice To Haves

Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.

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.