Director of Pharmacy - Onsite

UnitedHealth Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, in partnership with CPS Solutions-Optum, seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead all hospital pharmacy operations and strategic initiatives at Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital. You will oversee medication use, safety, formulary management, and staff performance to align with clinical and financial goals.

The role requires ACPE-accredited PharmD or equivalent, an Oklahoma pharmacist license, and prior management experience.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS of Pharmacy.
• Active State of Oklahoma pharmacist license in good standing.
• Management/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with clinical, quality, and financial goals.
• Oversee safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, including formulary management and medication safety.
• Lead pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements (Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP, state/federal laws).
• Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders to support system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives.
• Drive innovation and growth leveraging data and technology to advance pharmacy services.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS of Pharmacy

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 behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Director of Pharmacy will lead all aspects of pharmacy operations, including planning, organizing, and supervising services in alignment with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with hospital leadership to implement innovative pharmacy practices, supported by proprietary CPS software, a dedicated support team including experts in operations, clinical, and regulatory as well as a CPS Area Director or Senior Vice President.

About the Facility:

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides acute inpatient psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17. Our multidisciplinary team delivers 24/7 care in a safe, structured environment, offering individualized treatment plans designed to promote stabilization, recovery, and long-term success.

Through compassionate care, evidence-based treatment, and educational support, we help patients build the skills and confidence needed to achieve healthier outcomes and improved quality of life. CPS Solutions-Optum has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions-Optum.

Pharmacy Hours:

The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am to 11:00am.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with the hospital's clinical, quality, and financial goals
• Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, medication safety, and formulary management
• Lead, develop, and hold accountability for pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP and state/federal laws
• Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders, supporting system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives
• Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services

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 PharmD degree or BS of Pharmacy
• Active State of Oklahoma pharmacist license in good standing
• Management/supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy management experience
• Management experience in a healthcare/hospital environment

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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.