Floater Pharmacist

Cardinal Health; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

HSA

401k

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care, including preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, quality testing, and directing distribution with a field team. The role requires Florida licensure (or active pursuit) and willingness to travel between Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico.

The position involves rotating shifts, on-call duties, and significant travel, with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow management within a large

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in Florida or in process.
• Pharmacist RPh license in GA, PR, or within 6–12 months.
• Willingness to travel to other pharmacies.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care including compounding nuclear medications and quality testing.
• Maintain inventory and procure alternative drugs to ensure ongoing availability.
• Manage internal workflows and staffing for efficient operations.
• Assist in cost reduction and growth initiatives for the nuclear pharmacy.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and assist in demand planning.
• Attend to administrative tasks and customer interactions.
• May act as Pharmacist in Charge when needed.
• Deliver doses as required.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Customer service

Communication

Manual dexterity

Willingness to travel

Education

PharmD

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

About the Role

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.

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. 30% - 50% travel required. Floating RPh based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Covering Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico pharmacies. Rotating Shifts, Rotating Weekends and Holidays. On-Call: Ability to cover rotating on-call shifts in Fort Lauderdale. Proximity to Fort Lauderdale Pharmacy ~30 minutes. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.

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 Florida, or is in the process of obtaining a valid license.
• Pharmacist RPh license in GA, PR, or achieve within 6 to 12 months.
• 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.

Salary

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

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

Application window anticipated to close: 11/16/26. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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.

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.