Clinical Staff Pharmacist Full Time

UnitedHealth Group; Indiana (PA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Staff Pharmacist in Merrillville, IN to apply clinical expertise in evaluating medication orders, compounding, and dispensing within a full-time hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, patient safety, and adherence to regulatory standards. Indiana licensure and 1+ year hospital experience are preferred, with ACPE-accredited education and PharmD as an option.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited degree required; PharmD preferred.
• Indiana pharmacist license in good standing.
• 1+ year pharmacist experience; hospital setting preferred.
• Proficiency with pharmacy software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders for safety and accuracy.
• Provide medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize regimens in hospitalized patients.
• Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP and hospital standards.
• Monitor patient outcomes and prevent adverse drug events.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns for efficient workflows.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Pharmacy systems

Microsoft Office

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree

PharmD preferred

Tools

EPIC

Pyxis

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'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.

The full-time, nonexempt, Staff Pharmacist 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.

Schedule: This position is scheduled to work 40 hours a week primarily daytime hours. The position may be required to work some extended hours which may include some evenings and weekends as business necessitates

Pharmacy Location: Located within Methodist Hospital Southlake, 8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410

Hours of Operation: 24/7

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

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)
• Active Indiana state pharmacist license in good standing
• 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience, (hospital setting preferred)
• Skilled with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency training and hospital experience
• Skilled with EPIC and Pyxis

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 $44.09 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. 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.