Per Diem Specialty Pharmacist

Optum; Lake Charles (LA); Presencial; USD 61.000 - 109.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

No weekends

Descripción de la vacante

We are seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist at Medical Plaza Pharmacy within Lake Charles Memorial Health system in Lake Charles, LA. You’ll ensure accurate dispensing, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional patient and staff service in a fast-paced hospital/retail setting.

Hours span Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, with no weekend shifts. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, providing pharmacotherapy management, collaborating with care teams, and supervising technicians while

Formación

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree with equivalent and acceptable experience from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• Active pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Louisiana
• Experience working in a hospital and/or retail setting
• Proficiency in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, Cerner or Meditech
• Proficiency with dispensing systems such as PioneerRx, Willow Ambulatory, QS1, RX30, Computer Rx, etc. along with experience in pharmacy dispensing

Responsabilidades

• Review, verify, and dispense specialty and non-specialty 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 if required at site, 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

Conocimientos

Clinical pharmacy services

Pharmacy operations

Patient safety

Educación

PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree

Louisiana pharmacist license

Herramientas

EPIC

Cerner

Meditech

PioneerRx

Willow Ambulatory

QS1

RX30

Computer Rx

Descripción del empleo

Lake Charles , LA / Sulphur , LA / Iowa , LA

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.

We are currently seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist to join our growing team at Medical Plaza Pharmacy in Lake Charles Memorial Health system in Lake Charles, LA. In this role, you will ensure the accurate and timely dispensing of medications, uphold regulatory compliance, and provide exceptional service to patients and staff.

Pharmacy Location:Located within Lake Charles Memorial Hospital - Medical Plaza Retail Pharmacy, 1701 Oak Park Blvd., Lake Charles, LA 70601

Hours of Operation:Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm with no weekends

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and dispense specialty and non-specialty 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 if required at site, 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

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.

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.

We are currently seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist to join our growing team at Medical Plaza Pharmacy in Lake Charles Memorial Health system in Lake Charles, LA. In this role, you will ensure the accurate and timely dispensing of medications, uphold regulatory compliance, and provide exceptional service to patients and staff.

Pharmacy Location:Located within Lake Charles Memorial Hospital - Medical Plaza Retail Pharmacy, 1701 Oak Park Blvd., Lake Charles, LA 70601

Hours of Operation:Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm with no weekends

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and dispense specialty and non-specialty 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 if required at site, 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

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.

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree with equivalent and acceptable experience from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• Active pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Louisiana

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hospital and/or retail setting
• Proficiency in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, Cerner or Meditech
• Proficiency with dispensing systems such as PioneerRx, Willow Ambulatory, QS1, RX30, Computer Rx, etc. along with experience in pharmacy dispensing

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 - $79 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 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.