Per Diem Specialty Pharmacist

Optum; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

CPS, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist to join the Medical Plaza Pharmacy team in Lake Charles, LA. You will dispense medications accurately, provide clinical services, and support hospital workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Location is hospital-based with weekdays hours from 8:00am to 6:00pm and no weekend shifts. A Louisiana license and a PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree are required, with preferred hospital/retail experience and EMR/ dispensing system proficiency.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college.
• Active pharmacist license in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense orders to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services including medication therapy management.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize regimens.
• Oversee compounding activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor outcomes and ensure patient safety.
• Supervise technicians and interns to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Ensure Joint Commission, state, and federal regulatory compliance.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

Meditech

PioneerRx

Willow Ambulatory

QS1

RX30

Computer Rx

Job description

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.

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:

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). 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.

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.