Floater Pharmacist Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
2c2a24dd-e8c9-4627-b28d-32157d6d95d2
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Req #
20172245
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Job Location
1218 3rd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233, US -
Job Category
Pharmacy Operations
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Job Type
Regular
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Schedule
Full time
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.
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40 hours per weekVarious schedule with a mix of days, nights, weekend, holiday and on call work. Rotating call and holidays may be required.30% - 50% travel requiredCandidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs. Various schedule with a mix of days, nights, weekends, holidays and on call. 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 neededPerforms other job-related duties as required to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met including delivering doses if necessary. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD requiredValid Pharmacist’s license in the state in which the pharmacy operates, or is in the process of obtaining a valid licensePharmacist RPh license in TN, MS, and AL, or achieve within 6 months.Willingness to travel to other pharmacies as needed to provide coverageWorking knowledge of biohazardous waste management proceduresAbility to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionalsStrong customer service skillsManual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objectsDemonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense dosesAbility to lift containers weighing up to 75 poundsMust hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located or obtain one upon hireComfortable 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 neededAbility to work weekends or be in a weekend rotationAbility to work on call or be in an on call rotationAbility to work holidays or be in a holiday rotationPrior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be providedAnticipated salary range: $104,300 - $149,100
Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs
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