Nuclear Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Van Nuys, CA

17h

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines. It may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. The Nuclear Pharmacist provides patient pharmaceutical care, including compounding nuclear medications, testing quality through chromatography, and directing medication distribution. The role also manages pharmacy inventory, staff processes, workflows, supplier relationships, and operational initiatives. It may involve overseeing the facility as Pharmacist in Charge and delivering doses when necessary. The position follows a rotating monthly schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage. Flexibility is required to support business needs in a 24/7 environment. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD preferred.
Valid pharmacist license in the state where the pharmacy operates, or be in the process of obtaining one, preferred.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity for occasional reaching, lifting, holding small objects, and dispensing doses.
Comfort working in a nuclear environment.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days or shifts, or in a rotation.
Intermediate computer skills, including ability to use computers and tablets.
Basic proficiency in English, including reading and writing English to process documents.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of experience.
Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures.
Prior Authorized User certification.

Responsibilities

Provide pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist, including compounding nuclear medications, testing quality through chromatography, and directing medication distribution with a team of drivers.
Assess and maintain pharmacy inventory, execute necessary orders and reviews, maintain optimal supply and drug availability, and identify and procure alternative drugs when needed to mitigate risks.
Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management for pharmacy staff, including competency evaluations and documentation.
Manage and direct internal nuclear pharmacy workflows, including staffing and scheduling, to maintain streamlined pharmacy operations.
Assist with plans to lower costs, increase efficiency, and drive profitable growth in support of nuclear pharmacy business objectives.
Maintain relationships with external suppliers and vendors to understand drug component availability and assist with demand planning.
Perform administrative tasks that facilitate pharmacy operations, including customer interactions.
Perform other job-related duties as needed to meet department goals, including delivering doses when necessary.
May oversee facility operations as Pharmacist in Charge if needed.