Staff Pharmacist Full time 2359880 | Raleigh, NC

CPS Staff Pharmacist

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 full time, nonexempt, CPS Staff Pharmacist, you will fill orders with accuracy; check technician-prepared products before release; maintain 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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM- 4:30 PM. On call evenings. Some weekends required. May float to other 2 locations.

About the Pharmacy: The Pharmacy is open Monday through Sunday 8:00am to 4:30pm. HCS is the pharmacy order entry system and Omnicell is the automated dispensing cabinets utilized in the pharmacy.

About the Facility: Holly Hill Hospital-Main campus is a 168 bed, Joint Commission accredited behavioral health hospital located in the Raleigh North Carolina, which provides inpatient services for adults and seniors facing mental health and addiction challenges. Services include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, for ages 18 and up with adult mood disorders, panic and anxiety, bipolar and personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, depression, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia and substance abuse/chemical dependency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients
• Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards
• Monitor patient outcomes and 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

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 or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy; PharmD preferred
• Current Pharmacist license in good standing in NC
• Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems
• Proven ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
• Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting
• Demonstrated effective communications skills; verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in good standing
• Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital

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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $44.09 to $78.70 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.