Onsite Per Diem Retail Pharmacist – Lead & Coverage

Optum; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's OptumRx location in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Retail Pharmacist Per Diem to perform final verification, provide patient counseling, and lead duties during pharmacist-on-duty hours. This on-site, per diem role supports prescription accuracy and continuity of pharmacy operations.

The position requires an Ohio-licensed pharmacist with 1+ year retail experience, strong communication, and ability to work 7:30am–5:30pm M-F with no call.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in Ohio.
• 1+ years of experience in a retail pharmacy.
• Ability to work shifts between 7:30am-5:30pm M-F with no calls.
• Experience navigating pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs final pharmacist verification of dispensed prescriptions before patient pickup.
• Counsels patients and responds to medication questions.
• Oversees activities of pharmacy technicians while on duty.
• Organizes pharmacy workflow to ensure safe, accurate dispensing.
• Supports operations, including prescription processing, filling, inventory.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Patient service

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy / PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Windows-based environment

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's OptumRx location in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Retail Pharmacist Per Diem to perform final verification, provide patient counseling, and lead duties during pharmacist-on-duty hours. This on-site, per diem role supports prescription accuracy and continuity of pharmacy operations.

The position requires an Ohio-licensed pharmacist with 1+ year retail experience, strong communication, and ability to work 7:30am–5:30pm M-F with no call.