Nuclear Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Seattle, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves a rotating shift schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, and potential weekend/on-call rotations. Flexibility to work various shifts, overtime, and adapt to business needs is essential. The salary range provided is an estimate, and actual pay is determined by factors such as location, education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures preferred
Prior Authorized User certification is preferred.

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.