Floater Nuclear Pharmacist

Cardinal Health; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Tampa, FL seeks a Pharmacist for nuclear pharmacy operations, providing patient care and coordinating compound preparation with a team of drivers. Flexible shifts, travel to nearby pharmacies, and on-call rotations are part of the role.

The ideal candidate has a PharmD, FL license, and strong customer service skills, with readiness to travel and perform diverse duties within the nuclear pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD is required.
• Valid FL Pharmacist license (or in process).
• Willingness to travel to other pharmacies.
• Biohazardous waste management knowledge.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care as staff pharmacist, including nuclear medication compounding and testing.
• Manage inventory and orders to ensure drug availability.
• Direct internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy and schedule optimization.
• Support cost reduction, efficiency, and profitable growth.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to facilitate operations.
• May oversee facility as Pharmacist in Charge when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Manual dexterity

Driving

Computer skills

Flexibility

Overtime readiness

Education

PharmD

Pharmacist license in FL

Job description

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

Authorized User

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.

Benefits

Bonus eligible: No

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

Inclusive Work Environment

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.

Salary

Anticipated salary range: $104,300 - $149,100 Bonus eligible: No

Company Overview

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.