Description
What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
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
The Nuclear Pharmacy Manager oversees and is accountable for the operations and financial results of assigned pharmacy(s), ensuring appropriate customer service is provided and optimal use of resources is attained. Plans, coordinates and directs all operational activities as well as human resources and finances associated with the pharmacy for which direct responsibility is held.
* Participates in the sales process
* Oversees Radiation Safety program
* Ensures attainment of budget objectives through effective financial management and optimal utilization of resources (labor, delivery and material efficiencies). Sets business direction for pharmacy(s) and articulates priorities.
* Acts as liaison to ensure and take an active role in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers, suppliers and corporate contacts through regular interactions.
* Ensures internal quality and regulatory standards are maintained at or above an acceptable level.
* Trains, coaches and provides direction to supervisory staff on basic supervisory skills.
* Ensures and takes an active role in maintaining positive working relationships with all pharmacy employees through regular interactions, teambuilding, and active listening.
* Trains, mentors, coaches, develops, and conducts performance appraisals for direct reports. Applies their knowledge and skills to effectively enhance the smooth functioning and productivity of the pharmacy.
* Oversees and is accountable for safety for all employees and security of the facility. Ensures operational procedures are in compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations. Also has direct oversight of radiation safety program and provides authority to Radiation Safety Officer(s) to enforce compliance and administer the program.
* Prepares regular reports and analysis for management, customer correspondence, succession plans, and employee documentation.
* Ensures high quality products and services are delivered to customers; resolves complaints.
* Conducts staff meetings. Participates in organization-wide conferences and training activities.
* Analyzes pharmacy budgets to identify budget needs and or reductions, taking the appropriate action.
* Participates in sales presentations with local sales representatives or sales management. Participates in sales to local IDN's (Integrated Delivery Networks).
* Supervises all pharmacy personnel, including Pharmacy Supervisors, Staff Pharmacists, Relief Staff Pharmacists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Customer Service Assistants, Interns, and Administrative Assistants.
* Works with and around others in a Cardinal Health pharmacy, which is clean, orderly properly lighted and ventilated. Exposure to very low radiation levels from radiopharmaceuticals suitable for human use. The pharmacy is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions, which are highly regulated by State and Federal agencies and internal quality and regulatory professionals. Employees receive specific training in keeping with regulatory guidelines and are monitored for exposure.
Position will have shift work, holidays, weekends and on-call duties. Candidate must be flexible to work various shifts, schedules and hours based on business need.
Qualifications
* B.S. degree in Pharmacy, PharmD or Health Sciences (PharmD preferred)
* Must be a licensed Pharmacist and eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
* 3-5 years related pharmacy experience
* Minimum of 1 year of previous supervisory experience in a health care or pharmaceutical environment preferred
* Ability to develop, implement and lead all aspects of pharmacy operation
* Authorized user preferred
* Active state licensure, and nuclear certification preferred
* Ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve customer/employee problems or conflicts to meet the needs of external and internal customers
* Ability to be innovative in troubleshooting clinical/bio-distribution problems
* Must demonstrate effective writing and verbal proficiency in internal and external communications and documentation procedures; presentation skills
* Ability to promote teamwork within pharmacy location and region by treating staff members with respect
* Must fulfill a commitment to the professional ethics adopted by the pharmacy profession
* Ability to plan and implement plans effectively; make effective and timely decisions; and effectively manage a budget and administrative functions
* Manual dexterity; clear speech, general vision, hearing
* Ability to lift up to 85 lbs
* Ability to travel to regional meetings and to customer sites as required
* Valid driver's license and good driving record
* Flexibility to work various shifts and rotate schedules
* Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
* Comfortable with repetitive tasks
* Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office programs)
* Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation as needed
* Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation as needed
* Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation as needed
* A Covid-19 vaccination is required in order to be employed in this position. This includes either:
* 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine
* 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Please note vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements.
What is expected of you and others at this level
* Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, frontline supervisors and/or business support staff
* Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
* Ensures employees operate within guidelines
* Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
* Interacts with subordinates, peer customers and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
* Interactions normally involves resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
* Gains consensus from various parties involved
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.
