Nuclear Pharmacist

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,283 - 121,683; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Los Angeles, California, is seeking a qualified staff pharmacist specialized in nuclear pharmacy. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care, compounding nuclear medications, and managing pharmacy inventory while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, experience in pharmacy settings, and a California pharmacist license. The position includes a rotating schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and a 401k savings plan.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in pharmacy preferred.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care including compounding nuclear medications.
• Assess and maintain pharmacy inventory.
• Manage workflows of nuclear pharmacy operations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Manual dexterity

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Valid CA State Pharmacist’s license

Job description

Anticipated hourly range:$56.10-$88.33

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

Application window anticipated to close: 07/25/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Shift

• Rotating (monthly) schedule including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage
• Flexibility required to support business needs in a 24/7 environment

About Nuclear Pharmacy

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.

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.
• Assess and maintain pharmacy inventory and execute necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs to mitigate risks when necessary.
• Lead processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.
• Manage and direct internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy, including optimization of staffing and scheduling to maintain best-in-class and streamlined pharmacy operations.
• Assist in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the nuclear pharmacy business.
• Maintain relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand availability of drug components and assist in demand planning.
• Participate in administrative tasks to facilitate nuclear pharmacy operations, including interactions with customers.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met including delivering doses if necessary.
• May oversee running of the facility (known as Pharmacist in Charge) if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD preferred
• Valid CA State Pharmacist’s license in the state in which the pharmacy operates, or is in the process of obtaining a valid license preferred
• 2-4 years of experience, preferred
• Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures preferredli>
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Must hold a valid driver's license
• Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
• May require vendor credentialing
• Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.
• Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided

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. For current pharmacists, the requirements are the same plus a preceptor statement of training from an Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

EEO Statement

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.