Floater Nuclear Pharmacist

Job description

What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers. Nuclear Pharmacy is responsible for providing radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines; may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacist does at Cardinal Health Shift/Schedule 40 hours per week Various schedule with a mix of days, nights, weekend, holiday and on call work. Rotating call and holidays may be required. Floating RPh based out of Tampa, Florida. Covering Tampa 60%, Sarasota 60%, and Ft. Myers 10% pharmacies. Rotating Shifts, Rotating Weekends and Holidays, On-Call from Tampa. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs. Schedule Various schedule with a mix of days, nights, weekends, holidays and on call. Responsibilities Provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist, including compounding of nuclear medications, testing for quality through chromatography, and directing distribution of medication using a team of drivers. Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs to mitigate risks, when necessary. Manages and directs internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy, including optimization of staffing and scheduling to maintain best-in-class and streamlined pharmacy operations. Assists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the nuclear pharmacy business. Maintains relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand availability of drug components and assist in demand planning. Participates in administrative tasks to facilitate nuclear pharmacy operations, including interactions with customers. May oversee running of the facility (known as Pharmacist in Charge) if needed Performs other job-related duties as required to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met including delivering doses if necessary. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required Valid Pharmacist’s license in the state in which the pharmacy operates, or is in the process of obtaining a valid license Pharmacist RPh license in FL. Willingness to travel to other pharmacies as needed to provide coverage Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals Strong customer service skills Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds Must hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located or obtain one upon hire Comfortable driving in all types of weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow, fog, wind and sun) Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided Anticipated salary range: $104,300 - $149,100 Bonus eligible: No Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA) 401k savings plan Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and long-term disability coverage Work-Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 10/1/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Authorized User: As defined in part by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an individual who has completed a minimum of 700 hours of training in a structured educational program consisting of both didactic training and supervised on the job training in radiation physics, instrumentation, radiation protection, chemistry, math and radiation biology. This is usually divided into two sections: 200 hours of formal course work and 500 hours of supervised experience. Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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