Nuclear Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

Cardinal Health’s Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under regulated state and federal guidelines, and may advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. Nuclear Pharmacists help ensure patients receive safe, accurate, and timely radiopharmaceuticals for use in hospitals and imaging centers. This role provides pharmaceutical care as a staff pharmacist, including compounding nuclear medications, conducting quality testing through chromatography, and directing medication distribution with a team of drivers. The pharmacist also oversees inventory and ordering, pharmacy staffing and workflows, supplier relationships, and administrative and business initiatives. Nuclear Pharmacy training can be provided. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a variable rotation during operating hours: Monday through Friday, 1:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Weekends and holidays are rotational. The pharmacist must be flexible to work different days and schedules, arrive early or stay late, and work overtime based on business needs. Travel to other pharmacies for coverage may be required. The anticipated salary range is $104,300–$149,100. The role is not bonus eligible. Benefits are available beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required by the start date.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel as needed for pharmacy coverage, including travel to other pharmacies.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity for occasional reaching, lifting, holding small objects, and dispensing doses.
Comfort working in a nuclear environment.
Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days or shifts, and rotations.
Intermediate computer skills, including use of computers and tablets.
Basic proficiency in English, including reading and writing to process documents.

Nice To Haves

Valid Michigan Pharmacist’s license, or being in the process of obtaining one.
Two to four years of experience.
Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures.
Prior Authorized User certification.
Vendor credentialing may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide pharmaceutical care, including compounding nuclear medications, testing quality through chromatography, and directing medication distribution using a team of drivers.
Assess and maintain pharmacy inventory, place necessary orders, review supply, and identify and procure alternatives to mitigate drug availability risks.
Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and competency evaluations and documentation for pharmacy staff.
Manage internal pharmacy workflows, including staffing and scheduling, to support efficient operations.
Help execute plans to lower costs, increase efficiency, and drive profitable growth in support of business objectives.
Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to understand drug-component availability and assist with demand planning.
Participate in administrative tasks and customer interactions that facilitate pharmacy operations.
Perform other duties as needed to meet department goals, including delivering doses when necessary.