Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Fresno, CA

15d•$56 - $88

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care as a staff pharmacist in Cardinal Health’s Nuclear Pharmacy. The role involves compounding nuclear medications, testing quality through chromatography, and directing medication distribution using a team of drivers. 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 efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. The pharmacist assesses and maintains inventory, places and reviews orders to support ongoing drug availability, and identifies alternative drugs when needed to mitigate supply risks. The role also leads pharmacy staff hiring, onboarding, performance management, and competency evaluation documentation; manages internal workflows, staffing, and scheduling; and helps execute plans to lower costs, improve efficiency, and drive profitable growth. The pharmacist maintains supplier and vendor relationships and handles administrative tasks, including customer interactions. The schedule includes weekday shifts of 1:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m., 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and a weekend shift of 4:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Coverage may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work. Flexibility is required to support business needs.

Requirements

Complete at least 200 hours of academic training in nuclear pharmacy through an accredited program.
Hold a valid driver's license in the state where the pharmacy is located.
Communicate clearly by hearing, writing, and speaking with customers and health care professionals.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
Have manual dexterity to dispense doses and occasionally reach, lift, and hold small objects.
Be able to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
Be willing to travel if needed.
Have intermediate computer skills, including the ability to use computers and tablets.
Be flexible to work various shifts or overtime as needed.
Be able to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts, or participate in a rotation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD preferred.
Valid California Pharmacist License preferred.
Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures preferred.
Prior Authorized User certification preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided in house.

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 and execute and review orders to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs.
Identify and procure alternative drugs when necessary to mitigate supply risks.
Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management of pharmacy staff, including competency evaluations and documentation.
Manage and direct internal nuclear pharmacy workflows, including staffing and scheduling, to support streamlined operations.
Assist in executing plans to lower costs, increase efficiency, and drive profitable growth in support of strategic business objectives.
Maintain relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand drug-component availability and assist with demand planning.
Perform administrative tasks that facilitate nuclear pharmacy operations, including interacting with customers.