Director of Pharmacy

UnitedHealth Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Louisville, KY seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Manager to oversee hospital pharmacy operations, lead a team of pharmacists and technicians, and drive safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the department.

Open to implementing innovative programs, managing budgets, and partnering with clinical leaders to support patient care and organizational goals. Weekend on-call is required as part of a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy; PharmD preferred.
• Current Kentucky Pharmacist license in good standing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hospital pharmacy operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely medication distribution.
• Supervise, coach, and develop pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and interns.
• Oversee medication safety and quality initiatives, reducing errors and improving patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission, USP, and state/federal laws.
• Manage departmental budgets, inventory, and purchasing, controlling costs while maintaining service levels.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care and organizational goals.
• Implement policies, procedures, and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement and accountability.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pharmacy IT systems

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from ACPE

Kentucky Pharmacist license

Tools

Omnicell

CPOE

EMAR

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.

As a full time, exempt Clinical Pharmacy Manager at The Brook in Louisville, KY you will oversee all pharmacy operations including planning, organizing, controlling, and supervising activities, according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and state and federal laws with the assistance and oversight of 5 Pharmacists and 6 Pharmacy Technicians. You will recommend innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy to hospital administration and carry out mutually agreed upon programs with assistance from a full support team.

Schedule: This is a full time role plus weekend on call 1 weekend a month

About the Facility: The Brook Hospital - KMI is a 98 bed, Joint Commission accredited facility that offers psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for adolescents ages 5-17, adults and seniors. Adolescent services include Psychiatric Inpatient, Extended Care Inpatient, Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Rehabilitation (STAR), Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Psychiatric Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Substance Use Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient (IOP). Adult services Psychiatric Inpatient, Substance Use Inpatient, Substance Use Rehabilitation, Transitional Residential Living House for Men (TL House) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ETC).

The Dupont location is all adult admissions

About the Pharmacy: The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from 7:30AM to 4:00PM. The pharmacy utilizes Omnicell automated cabinets, HCS pharmacy order entry services, CPOE and EMAR. Weekend remote on call at least once a month or as needed. 4 Hours Saturday and 4 Hours Sunday

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage hospital pharmacy operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely medication distribution
• Supervise, coach, and develop pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and interns
• Oversee medication safety and quality initiatives, reducing errors and improving patient outcomes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission, USP, and state/federal laws
• Manage departmental budgets, inventory, and purchasing, controlling costs while maintaining service levels
• Collaborate with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care and organizational goals
• Implement policies, procedures, and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement and accountability

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 Kentucky Pharmacist license in good standing
• 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

Preferred Qualification:

• Behavioral Health 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 salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually 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.