Nuclear Pharmacy Summer Intern
Cardinal Health - Charlotte, NC
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Pay rate:$21.20 per hourBonus eligible:NoBenefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close:03/06/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soonas possible.Fair Chance Initiative:Cardinal Health is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. Cardinal Health will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.Background Check: Cardinal Health is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Cardinal Health will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.Shift/Schedule40 hour per week. Site SpecificCandidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, shifts and overtime as per business needWhat Pharmacy Operations Intern contributes to Cardinal HealthThis position falls in our Nuclear Pharmacy Services business segment which offers an array of capabilities, Cardinal Health proudly offers nuclear pharmacy services, the nation's largest network of radiopharmacies. Patient specific, unit dose radiopharmaceuticals are dispensed and delivered to hospital nuclear medicine and imaging departments, cardiology clinics and oncology practices. Radiopharmaceuticals help physicians obtain scans that aid in the early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of many conditions including cancer, neurological disorders and heart disease. The Nuclear Pharmacy Summer Internship Program is designed to provide an introduction to nuclear pharmacy for students with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the field. Internship hours meet the experiential requirements for the Authorized Nuclear Pharmacistdesignation and can be credited towards pharmacist licensure by the state board of pharmacy.What is expected of you and others at this level in Pharmacy Operations for functional successWorks to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller piecesProactively develops and maintains broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area(s); applies broad knowledge of trends andEnsures that customers have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed customer expectations.Jointly develops practical implementation plans that consider cultural sensitivities with other accountable parties.Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takesResponsibilitiesUnder immediate direction of a qualified licensed Nuclear Staff Pharmacist, the Nuclear Pharmacy Intern assists with basic high-tech pharmacy services by preparing, dispensing, and distributing quality radiopharmaceuticals according to the rules and regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy. This role has responsibility for:Assisting in preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals in keeping with the prescription and Company, State and Federal regulationsAssistingin providing follow up service to the client or health care provider on an as needed basisAssisting in assaying medications to determine identity, purity and strengthAssisting in performing white blood cell labelingEntering data regarding daily elutions, kit preparations, and incoming inventory into computerVerifying physical inventory with computer recordsMaintaining lab equipment by performing checks and tests on a regular basisPerforming other duties as required to insure a safe and efficient pharmacy operationQualificationsMust be enrolled in pharmacy school at UNCHigh school degree or equivalent2 years general work experienceCustomer service skillsMust demonstrateinterest in a career in Nuclear pharmacy2 years pharmacy technician experience preferredCandidates 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.
Created: 2026-02-25