Pharmacist

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 104,300 - 149,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for their Nuclear Pharmacy operations in Huntsville, Alabama. The successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical care, compound nuclear medications, manage workflows, and maintain pharmacy inventory. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD, a valid pharmacist's license, and have excellent customer service skills. The anticipated salary range is $104,300 - $149,100 with no bonus eligibility. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist's license in the state in which the pharmacy operates.
• Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Willingness to travel to other pharmacies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients including compounding of nuclear medications.
• Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders.
• Manages and directs internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Manual dexterity

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Valid Pharmacist's license

Job description

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.

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 TN, MS, and AL, or achieve within 6 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.

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.

Application window anticipated to close: 6/19/2026. If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.