Nuclear Pharmacist jobs in Richmond, CA

Nuclear Pharmacist under the direction of a physician, compounds and dispenses radiopharmaceutical drugs to medical care providers. Responsible for procuring, compounding, dispensing, and distributing radiopharmaceuticals. Being a Nuclear Pharmacist analyzes drugs for verification of identity and strength. Must have completed a program in nuclear pharmacy. Additionally, Nuclear Pharmacist may require an advanced degree of pharmacy. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Requires license to practice. Nuclear Pharmacist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Nuclear Pharmacist
  • Cardinal Health
  • Richmond, CA 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. Licensed.

    Job Summary

    Through effective leadership and coordination with a team of direct reports, the primary purpose of the Pharmacist II, Nuclear is to manage, facilitate, and oversee execution of day-to-day operations of the nuclear pharmacy. The Pharmacist II, Nuclear has completed all necessary training and is licensed to be a practicing nuclear pharmacist in their state of occupation. As such, this job has responsibility for optimizing pharmacy operations and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient delivery to control costs, minimize waste, maximize customer satisfaction and deliver positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. In addition, this job has responsibility for managing inventory, processing orders, compounding patient-specific doses of drugs and directing a team of drivers to deliver medications after they have been tested for quality.

    Schedule

    • 40 hours per week
    • Rotating shifts with a mix of days and nights, based on business needs.
    • This will include working weekends, holidays and on call rotations as needed.
    • Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs. 
    • Must be willing to travel as needed to other nuclear pharmacies.

    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.
    • Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.
    • 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.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD preferred
    • Valid Pharmacist’s license in the state in which the pharmacy operates, or the ability to obtain a license.
    • Must complete at least 200 hours of academic training in a nuclear pharmacy through an accredited program
    • Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures preferred
    • 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 30 pounds
    • Willingness to travel if needed
    • Must hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located
    • Comfortable driving in all types of weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow, fog, wind and sun) 
    • Deliveries occur during both nighttime and daytime conditions
    • Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed
    • Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
    • Ability to work weekends/holidays/on-call or be in a rotation
    • 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.

    What is expected of you and others at this level

    • Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
    • Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
    • Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
    • Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
    • Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

    Anticipated hourly range: $60.90/hr - $94.53/hr

    Bonus eligible: No

    Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

    • 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: 04/20/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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

    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.

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Pharmacist
  • Valor Compounding Pharmacy
  • Berkeley, CA FULL_TIME
  • To ensure we provide excellent customer service, we have a unique employee culture that doesn't just talk about core values, but exemplifies them in everything we do. They are: do the right thing, qua...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Home Health Aide (HHA)
  • Nuclear Care Partners
  • Hayward, CA PART_TIME
  • Overview Home Health Aide(HHA) COMPENSATION: Up to $24/hr This position comes with a very competitive pay plan. We look at market rates, location, and experience before determining compensation. SHIFT...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Nuclear Care Partners
  • Hayward, CA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) COMPENSATION: Up to $26/hr (Depending upon verified working experience) SHIFTS: FT days shifts; must be available for some weekend shifts as needed. Who are ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Inpatient Pharmacist
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Walnut Creek, CA OTHER
  • Job Summary: Under indirect supervision consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Dispenses compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products. Provides me...
  • 15 Days Ago

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STAFF PHARMACIST
  • BrightSpring Health Services
  • San Leandro, CA FULL_TIME
  • STAFF PHARMACIST Job Locations US-CA-SAN LEANDRO ID 2024-137494 Line of Business OnePoint Patient Care Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $64.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $66.00/Hr. Our Company OnePoint Patien...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Richmond, CA
  • AutoZone's Part-Time Retail Sales Associates drive sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expecta...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • AutoZone's Part-Time Retail Sales Associates drive sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expecta...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Sales Supervisor - El Cerrito
  • The Judge Group
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • Work is Sweet!'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mate (Assistant Store Manager)>
  • Trader Joe's
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • Trader Joe's - 225 El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito Ref #392. $27.00 [ASM / Store Supervisor] As a Mate (Assistant Store Mana...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dept Specialist Key Carrier - Lucky - 1000 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
  • Lucky Supermarkets
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • ABOUT US The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada.It is home to several wel...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bookseller - PT
  • Barnes and Noble
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • **Bookseller - PT** **Location** CA - El Cerrito - El Cerrito - 2113 **Classification** Part-Time **Job Summary** Barnes...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Beer Stocker - Richmond
  • Reyes Beverage Group
  • Richmond, CA
  • Overview: Come join the largest beer distributor in the United States and be a part of our Performance Promise where we ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Beer Stocker - Richmond
  • Reyes Beverage Group
  • Richmond, CA
  • SIGN-ON BONUS: $1,500 At Reyes Beverage Group, we are committed to fostering an environment where all employees are valu...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Richmond is located at 37°56′09″N 122°20′52″W / 37.93583°N 122.34778°W / 37.93583; -122.34778. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 52.5 square miles (136 km2), of which 30.1 square miles (78 km2) is land and 22.4 square miles (58 km2) (42.71%) is water. The city sits on 32 miles (51 km) of waterfront, more than any other city in the Bay Area. The city borders San Francisco Bay to the southwest and San Pablo Bay to the northwest, and includes Brooks Island and the Brother Islands entirely, and half of Red Rock Island. There are several cities and uninco...
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Income Estimation for Nuclear Pharmacist jobs
$174,190 to $202,189
Richmond, California area prices
were up 4.5% from a year ago

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