Pharmacist II, Nuclear Pharmacy

Cardinal Health • Plainview, NY

308d • $128,500 - $192,780

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations, responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations servicing acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care, and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, as well as retail customers. The Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines and may consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. The Pharmacist II, Nuclear is responsible for managing, facilitating, and overseeing the execution of day-to-day operations of the nuclear pharmacy, ensuring compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies while optimizing pharmacy operations and procedures to control costs, minimize waste, maximize customer satisfaction, and deliver positive patient outcomes. This role includes managing inventory, processing orders, compounding patient-specific doses of drugs, and directing a team of drivers for medication delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Valid Pharmacist's license in the state of operation or in the process of obtaining one.
• Ability to obtain pharmacist license in other states for central fill needs.
• Completion of at least 200 hours of academic training in a nuclear pharmacy through an accredited program.
• Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, and holding of small objects.
• Ability to lift containers weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Willingness to travel if needed.
• Valid driver's license in the state of operation.
• Comfortable driving in all types of weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Authorized User certification is preferred.
• Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist, including compounding of nuclear medications and testing for quality through chromatography.
• Directs distribution of medication using a team of drivers.
• Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs.
• Identifies and procures alternative drugs to mitigate risks when necessary.
• Manages and directs internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy, optimizing staffing and scheduling.
• Assists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency, and driving profitable growth.
• Maintains relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand availability of drug components.
• Participates in administrative tasks to facilitate nuclear pharmacy operations, including customer interactions.
• May oversee running of the facility as Pharmacist in Charge if needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as required to ensure departmental goals and objectives are met.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401k savings plan.
• Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree