Nuclear Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•East Lansing, MI

9d•$104,300 - $149,100

About The Position

Cardinal Health’s Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated state and federal guidelines, and may advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs. Nuclear Pharmacists provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care, including compounding and quality testing of nuclear medications, and help ensure safe, accurate, and timely distribution to hospitals and imaging centers. The role also supports pharmacy staffing, operations, inventory, supplier relationships, customer service, and business objectives. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week with a variable rotation during the pharmacy’s 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 assigned on a rotational basis. Flexibility to work different days and hours, arrive early, stay late, and work overtime based on business needs is required. Travel to other pharmacies for coverage may be required. The position is benefit eligible on the first day of employment. The anticipated salary range is $104,300 to $149,100; the position is not bonus eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required by the start date.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to travel as needed for pharmacy coverage, including travel to other pharmacies.
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, to process documents.

Nice To Haves

Valid Michigan Pharmacist’s license, or being in the process of obtaining one.
2–4 years of experience.
Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures.
Prior Authorized User certification. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.
May require vendor credentialing.

Responsibilities

Provide pharmaceutical care as a staff pharmacist, including compounding nuclear medications, testing quality through chromatography, and directing medication distribution using a team of drivers.
Assess and maintain pharmacy inventory, place and review orders, maintain drug availability, and identify and procure alternative drugs when needed to mitigate risks.
Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management of pharmacy staff, including competency evaluations and documentation.
Manage internal pharmacy workflows and optimize 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.
Perform administrative tasks supporting pharmacy operations, including customer interactions.
Perform other job-related duties as needed to meet department goals, including delivering doses when necessary.