Staff Pharmacist

PHARMALOGIC HOLDINGS•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Staff Nuclear Pharmacist assists the Pharmacy Manager in the safe, effective, and client-focused operation of the Nuclear Pharmacy. The role compounds, prepares, and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals; performs product quality-control testing; complies with requirements for radioactive-material handling and shipping; and helps oversee pharmacy operations and staff. The pharmacist also supports customers, trains pharmacy personnel and students, and follows applicable company procedures and safety standards.

Requirements

Be a registered pharmacist.
Hold an active pharmacy license in the state where the pharmacist works.
Hold NRC or state Authorized User Status designation in the state where the pharmacist works.
Be able to work a variety of shift schedules, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Possess excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
Have manual dexterity for manipulating small items.
Regularly lift at least 50 pounds throughout each shift and lift 75 pounds on occasion.
Be able to stand, walk, and sit for four or more hours with limited rest intervals.
Have good eye-hand coordination, fair eyesight (with or without correction lenses), and normal hearing in at least one ear (20 Hz to 20 kHz).
Be able to analyze situations, set priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Have effective organizational skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nuclear pharmacist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Compound, prepare, and dispense radiopharmaceuticals according to physician prescriptions and Company, State, and Federal regulations.
Perform quality-control testing on dispensed products and assess medications for identity, purity, and strength.
Perform white blood cell labeling, enter daily elutions, prepare kits, and conduct inventory audits.
Comply with requirements for handling and shipping radioactive material and keep the laboratory clean according to regulatory specifications.
Assist the Pharmacy Manager in overseeing pharmacy staff, technicians, laboratory workers, and drivers; be capable of overseeing facility operations as Pharmacist in Charge when needed.
Assist with monitoring and controlling operational expenses, inventory, and purchasing supplies.
Provide clinical support to customers with radiopharmaceutical questions and promptly inform management of complaints or requests.
Train and instruct pharmacy technicians, laboratory assistants, and nuclear medicine technology students.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and comply with company safety standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Perform other job-related duties as required by the Pharmacy Manager.