Pharmacist-in-Charge

PowerToFly; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist/Pharmacist-in-Charge to ensure safe medication practices and enhance patient outcomes. In this role, you will evaluate medication orders, compound and dispense prescriptions, and identify medication-related issues. An ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree and a state pharmacist license are required. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $43.22 to $77.21, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Must have an active applicable state pharmacist license in good standing.
• Supervision experience is preferred.
• Hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret medication orders to ensure safe patient care.
• Promote clinically sound and cost-effective drug therapy.
• Participate in winning back market opportunities through improved patient outcomes.

Skills

Evaluating medication orders

Compounding prescriptions

Dispensing prescriptions

Identifying medication-related issues

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)

Job description

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 will 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.

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist/ Pharmacist-in-Charge will have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise by evaluating and interpreting medication orders, compounding, and dispensing prescriptions in accordance with legal and professional standards. You will play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related issues to ensure safe, effective, and individualized patient care. Through the application of evidence-based protocols, you will promote clinically sound and cost-effective drug therapy, contributing to improved patient outcomes and advancing the standard of pharmaceutical care.

Pharmacy Location: Located at WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury, PA

Schedule: This position is scheduled to work 35 hours per week; Hours and days may vary based on hospital need. This position may be required to be on call outside of normal pharmacy hours.

About the Facility: WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital is a unique neighborhood hospital model through a partnership with Emerus. Emerus is the nation’s first, largest and most experienced operator of small-format, neighborhood hospitals. Emerus partners with leading health systems such as WellSpan providing an innovative healthcare delivery model through value-based, capital-efficient hospitals. The Emerus network brings patient-centric acute episodic, inpatient and ambulatory clinical services to communities nationwide. Our hospitals and healthcare facilities help patients by positioning best-in-class provider services in the communities where they live, work and play. WellSpan’s Newberry campus is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care with services such as Lab, Imaging, Emergency Care, Wellness, and Primary Care Physicians in partnership with Emerus.

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

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)
• Active applicable state pharmacist license in good standing
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervision experience
• Hospital experience

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 $43.22 to $77.21 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.