Staff Pharmacist Per Diem

Requisition number: 2377333

Job category: Pharmacy

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a per diem, nonexempt Staff Pharmacist, you will fill orders with accuracy; check technician-prepared products before release; maintain the security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy; aid in the training of new staff; update the Director about the daily activities of the pharmacy; and aid the Director in maintaining the pharmacy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients

• Monitor medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events

• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow

• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements

Location : Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health offers acute and residential care to the pediatric population (5-17 years of age) and acute care to the adult population.

Schedule : This per diem, nonexempt position will provide coverage one weekend per month (Saturday & Sunday) from 7am-3pm as well as PTO coverage as needed. Weekday and Holiday availability is also requested.

About the Pharmacy: Pharmacy hours are weekdays and holidays from 7:00am-3:00pm and weekends 7:00am-3:00pm. The pharmacy utilizes both HCS and Omnicell.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Pharmacy degree (BS) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

• Current State of Oklahoma pharmacist license in good standing

• Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns

• Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD

• Experience as a pharmacist in a hospital setting

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $44.00 to $79.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.