Nuclear Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Tucson, AZ

4d•$104,300 - $149,100

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated state and federal guidelines. The role may also involve consulting with or advising physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. At this level, the pharmacist applies working knowledge of relevant concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to varied tasks and projects of moderate scope and complexity. The pharmacist identifies and resolves technical problems, exercises judgment within defined parameters, and works with general guidance. Work is reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy. The position supports pharmacy operations by taking customer orders, preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals, performing quality-control and medication assays, maintaining inventory and regulatory processes, and supporting customer service and continuous improvement. The pharmacist may oversee technicians or facility operations as needed, train new associates, and deliver doses when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD.
Valid pharmacist license in the state where the pharmacy operates, or be in the process of obtaining one.
At least 200 hours of academic training in nuclear pharmacy through an accredited program.
Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures.
Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity for dispensing doses and for occasional reaching, lifting, and holding of small objects.
Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
Valid driver’s license in the state where the pharmacy is located.
Comfort driving in all types of weather conditions, including rain, sleet, snow, fog, wind, and sun.
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to use computers and tablets.
Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed.
Ability to work weekends or participate in a weekend rotation.
Ability to work on call or participate in an on-call rotation.
Ability to work holidays or participate in a holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

Prior Authorized User certification.

Responsibilities

Take telephone orders from Cardinal Health customers and learn the Order Receipt and Order Entry systems, including customer and location details, drug names and dosages, and customer dose specifications.
Understand Board of Pharmacy state laws and requirements for radioactive orders or prescriptions, and learn to identify failure modes.
Prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals according to prescriptions and Company, state, and federal regulations.
Where permitted by law, oversee Nuclear Pharmacy Technicians who prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals.
Perform quality-control tests and package doses for shipment in accordance with prescriptions and applicable regulations.
Assay medications to determine identity, purity, and strength; perform white blood cell labeling; and enter daily elutions, kit preparations, and incoming inventory.
Learn inventory and regulatory programs, including incoming and outgoing check-in and packaging; maintain the stock room and 5S methodology visuals.
Complete a one-day customer-site shadow and a one-day ride-along with a sales consultant; collect and enter Customer Impact Data daily; review the Pharmacy Scorecard monthly with the manager; review Leadership Essentials; and complete White Belt Training in Operational Excellence.
May oversee facility operations as Pharmacist in Charge if needed.
Train newly hired pharmacy associates as needed.
Perform other job-related duties required to meet department goals and objectives, including delivering doses if necessary.