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_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. Licensed.

_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.

_Accountabilities_

+ 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_** .

+ Availability to work extended hours and weekend days, required.

+ Fully bilingual English and Spanish oral and written, required.

+ Must lift weight up to 75 pounds if necessary

+ Puerto Rico active Pharmacist License, preferred

+ Nuclear Pharmacy Authorized User, preferred

+ 2-4 years of experience, preferred

+ Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

_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

_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. 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._

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