Nuclear Pharmacist
Compensation
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Job Description
- We Are Hiring
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
- Department: Pharmacy Services Nuclear
- Schedule: PRN | Rotating
What You Will Do
Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in the specialized area of nuclear medicine.
Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
- Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
- Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
- Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Pharmacist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.
- Pharmacy residency preferred.
Additional Preferences
Must be an Authorized User with nuclear pharmacy experience.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Key Responsibilities
The Nuclear Pharmacist is responsible for the selection, dosing, and dispensing of medications within the nuclear medicine department. They must review medication orders to prevent drug-related problems and collaborate with clinicians to facilitate patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy and be credentialed by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy. Experience as an Authorized User in nuclear pharmacy is preferred, along with a pharmacy residency.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nuclear Pharmacist at Ascension a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,314 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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