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Nuclear Pharmacist
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Cardinal Health .
Anticipated salary range: $104,300 – $149,100. Bonus eligible: No. Application window anticipated to close: 01/15/2026.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before payday (myFlexPay)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
Work‑life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Shift/Schedule
40 hours weekly
Day shift hours with occasional night shift coverage
Quarterly rotation of day and night coverage
Monday – Friday 1:00 am‑9:00 am
Monday – Friday 8:30 am‑4:30 pm
Saturdays / Sunday / holidays 3:00 am‑11:00 am
On‑call roughly one night per week
Must be flexible to work other hours and days as needed
What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute 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.
Job Summary Through effective leadership and coordination with a team of direct reports, the primary purpose of the Pharmacist II, Nuclear is to manage, facilitate, and oversee execution of day‑to‑day operations of the nuclear pharmacy. The Pharmacist II, Nuclear has completed all necessary training and is licensed to be a practicing nuclear pharmacist in their state of occupation. As such, this job has responsibility for optimizing pharmacy operations and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient delivery to control costs, minimize waste, maximize customer satisfaction, and deliver positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. In addition, this job has responsibility for managing inventory, processing orders, compounding patient‑specific doses of drugs and directing a team of drivers to deliver medications after they have been tested for quality.
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.
Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.
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.
Qualifications
2–4 years of experience, preferred.
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
Valid Pharmacist’s license in the state in which the pharmacy operates or is in the process of obtaining a valid license.
Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.
What is expected of you and others at this level?
Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve.
Applies judgment within defined parameters.
Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.
Additional Information 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. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Transportation
Logistics
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Nuclear Pharmacist
role at
Cardinal Health .
Anticipated salary range: $104,300 – $149,100. Bonus eligible: No. Application window anticipated to close: 01/15/2026.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before payday (myFlexPay)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
Work‑life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Shift/Schedule
40 hours weekly
Day shift hours with occasional night shift coverage
Quarterly rotation of day and night coverage
Monday – Friday 1:00 am‑9:00 am
Monday – Friday 8:30 am‑4:30 pm
Saturdays / Sunday / holidays 3:00 am‑11:00 am
On‑call roughly one night per week
Must be flexible to work other hours and days as needed
What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute 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.
Job Summary Through effective leadership and coordination with a team of direct reports, the primary purpose of the Pharmacist II, Nuclear is to manage, facilitate, and oversee execution of day‑to‑day operations of the nuclear pharmacy. The Pharmacist II, Nuclear has completed all necessary training and is licensed to be a practicing nuclear pharmacist in their state of occupation. As such, this job has responsibility for optimizing pharmacy operations and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient delivery to control costs, minimize waste, maximize customer satisfaction, and deliver positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. In addition, this job has responsibility for managing inventory, processing orders, compounding patient‑specific doses of drugs and directing a team of drivers to deliver medications after they have been tested for quality.
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.
Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.
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.
Qualifications
2–4 years of experience, preferred.
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
Valid Pharmacist’s license in the state in which the pharmacy operates or is in the process of obtaining a valid license.
Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.
What is expected of you and others at this level?
Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve.
Applies judgment within defined parameters.
Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.
Additional Information 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. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Transportation
Logistics
Supply Chain and Storage
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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