Description

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist (Nuclear)

Role Summary: 

The Staff Nuclear Pharmacist will play an essential role in assisting the Pharmacy Manager efforts for the safe, effective and client-focused operation of the Nuclear Pharmacy. 

 Job Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Compounds, prepares and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals per physician prescriptions and Company, State and Federal regulations.
• Performs Quality Control testing on all dispensed products. Assesses medications to determine identity, purity and strength; performs white blood cell labeling, enters daily elutions, kit preparations, and inventory audits.
• Complies with all Company, State and Federal requirements for the handling and shipping of radioactive material. Keeps laboratory clean as per regulatory specifications.
• Assists the Pharmacy Manager with overseeing pharmacy staff, technicians, lab workers and drivers. Has the capability to oversee running of the facility, known as Pharmacist in Charge, as needed.
• Assists with the monitoring and control of operational expenses, inventory and purchasing of supplies within the pharmacy.
• Provides clinical support for customers with radiopharmaceutical questions. Informs management of complaints or requests in a timely manner.
• Provides training and instruction to pharmacy technicians, lab assistants and nuclear medicine technology students.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures while safely carrying out the responsibilities of position. Complies with all company safety standards, and all federal, state and local laws.
• Performs other job-related duties as required by the Pharmacy Manager.

Requirements

Job Requirements Skills Education: 

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Valid pharmacist license in the state in which the pharmacy operates, or the ability to obtain a license within a reasonable timeframe.
• Willingness to become an Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist (ANP) through provided education.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules including overnights, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Possess a valid driver license.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift containers weighing up to 50 pounds.