About this opportunity
Cardinal Health lists this Nuclear Pharmacist opportunity in van nuys, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CA-Van Nuys-Nucl Pharm #42
nFull time
n nAnticipated hourly range: $56.10-$88.33
nBonus eligible: No
nBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
nnnMedical, dental and vision coverage
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nnPaid time off plan
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nnHealth savings account (HSA)
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nn401k savings plan
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nnAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
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nnFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)
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nnShort- and long-term disability coverage
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nnWork-Life resources
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nnPaid parental leave
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nnHealthy lifestyle programs
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n nApplication window anticipated to close: 10/30/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
nShift:
nnnRotating (monthly) schedule including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call coverage
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nnFlexibility required to support business needs in a 24/7 environment
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n nWhat Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
nNuclear 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.
nResponsibilities:
nnnProvides 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.
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nnAssesses 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.
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nnLeads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.
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nnManages and directs internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy, including optimization of staffing and scheduling to maintain best-in-class and streamlined pharmacy operations.
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nnAssists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the nuclear pharmacy business.
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nnMaintains relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand availability of drug components and assist in demand planning.
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nnParticipates in administrative tasks to facilitate nuclear pharmacy operations, including interactions with customers
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nnPerforms other job-related duties as required to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met including delivering doses if necessary.
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nnMay oversee running of the facility (known as Pharmacist in Charge) if needed
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n nQualifications:
nnnBachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD preferred
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nnValid CA State Pharmacist’s license in the state in which the pharmacy operates, or is in the process of obtaining a valid license preferred
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nn2-4 years of experience, preferred
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nnWorking knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures preferred
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nnStrong customer service skills
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nnManual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses
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nnComfortable working in a nuclear environment
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nnMust hold a valid driver's license
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nnAbility to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation
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nnIntermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
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nnMay require vendor credentialing
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nnBasic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.
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nnPrior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided
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n nAuthorized 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.
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Worksite address
van nuys, CA, 91405, US
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