Per Diem Pharmacist - Behavioral Health Hospital

UnitedHealth Group; Independence (MO); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Staff Pharmacist to evaluate and interpret medication orders, dispense prescriptions, and provide clinical services in a behavioral hospital setting in Missouri. You will collaborate with care teams to optimize regimens and ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires an ACPE-accredited PharmD (or equivalent), an active Missouri pharmacist license, and at least 1 year of pharmacy experience, with preference for behavioral hospital experience.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred).
• Active Missouri Pharmacist license in good standing.
• 1+ years of pharmacy experience.

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.
• Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards.
• 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.

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Staff Pharmacist to evaluate and interpret medication orders, dispense prescriptions, and provide clinical services in a behavioral hospital setting in Missouri. You will collaborate with care teams to optimize regimens and ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires an ACPE-accredited PharmD (or equivalent), an active Missouri pharmacist license, and at least 1 year of pharmacy experience, with preference for behavioral hospital experience.