Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist

Taleo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per diem Clinical Pharmacist at the CPS location in Indianapolis, IN. You will perform medication management and clinical pharmacy services in collaboration with the care team, with shifts Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on-call coverage during evenings and weekends.

Required PharmD or equivalent; 3+ months hospital experience and exposure to automated dispensing cabinets are preferred. Competitive benefits and on-call duties are included.

Qualifications

• PharmD, BS in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacy degree.
• Experience with hospital pharmacy desirable (3+ months).
• Experience in behavioral health settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Provide medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing/monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize regimens.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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 Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist provides essential medication management and clinical pharmacy services for patients, ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant use of medications in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. This role utilizes clinical expertise to review and verify medication orders, optimize medication therapy, monitor patient outcomes, and support pharmacy operations while promoting quality patient care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Pharmacy Location: Ethan Crossing of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN
Schedule: Per diem, as needed. Shifts available to include regular onsite hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Per diem staff will also be expected to participate in weekday evening and weekend on-call coverage for the shifts they work.

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
• 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:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacy degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ months of hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience working in a behavioral health setting
• Experience with automated dispensing cabinets

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 $44.00 to $79.00 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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.