Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist — Hospital Care Team

UnitedHealth Group; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Champaign, IL is seeking a per diem Staff Pharmacist to join a hospital pharmacy team. You will ensure safe, accurate dispensing, verify technician-prepared products, and support daily operations in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders, providing clinical services, mentoring staff, and collaborating with care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school.
• Current Illinois Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Proficient computer skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office.

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.

Skills

Pharmacist license (Illinois)

Pharmacy systems proficiency

Microsoft Office skills

Education

BA/BS in Pharmacy

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Champaign, IL is seeking a per diem Staff Pharmacist to join a hospital pharmacy team. You will ensure safe, accurate dispensing, verify technician-prepared products, and support daily operations in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders, providing clinical services, mentoring staff, and collaborating with care teams to optimize patient outcomes.