Staff Pharmacist - Redding, CA

Cardinal Health, Inc. is the leading provider of products and services supporting the health care industry. Cardinal Health develops, manufactures, packages and markets products for patient care; develops drug-delivery technologies; distributes pharmaceuticals and medical, surgical and laboratory supplies; and offers consulting and other services that improve quality and efficiency in health care. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health employs more than 50,000 people on five continents and produces annual revenues of more than $50 billion. Cardinal Health is ranked No. 19 on the Fortune 500 list and is named one of the best U.S. companies by Forbes magazine for 2005.

As a Nuclear Pharmacy Services Nuclear Pharmacist, you will provide high-tech pharmacy services by preparing, dispensing and distributing quality radiopharmaceuticals to medical care providers on a timely basis. Additional duties include: taking telephone orders from Nuclear Pharmacy Services clients, performing quality control tests, packaging doses for shipping to customers and providing follow up service to clients or health care providers on an as-needed basis.

Sign On Bonus & Relocation Assistance available when appropriate.

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD. The ability to obtain a valid Pharmacist's license in the state in which the pharmacy operates. Prior Authorized User certification is preferred but not required. NUCLEAR PHARMACY TRAINING IS PROVIDED. Retail, Hospital and other specialties are encouraged to apply.

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.


Benefits:


Cardinal Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including 401K and tuition reimbursement. Successful candidates must pass a background check and drug screen. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V - Diversity Works Here.