Pharmacy Manager - Community

Optum; Tombstone (AZ); On-site; USD 112,700 - 193,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead daily pharmacy operations, oversee staff, and collaborate with clinic partners to deliver high‑quality pharmaceutical care and services.

The role emphasizes leadership, immunization services, and growth initiatives, with a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 am – 5:00 pm). The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as part of full‑time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Current pharmacist's license in the state of Arizona.
• Certified immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 3 months of hire.
• Willing to complete LAI training and administer LAI.

Responsibilities

• Creates a great consumer and clinic partner experience and continually builds strong relationships with both groups to proactively meet their needs.
• Serves as an expert to the clinical staff and proactively meets with their team on meeting their clinical outcomes.
• Counsels and educates patients on the usage of medications, adverse effects, schedules and any personal questions from the consumers.
• Ensures the pharmacy and team members follow policies and standards in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Performs wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots and other preventive services.
• Responsible for financial profitability and identifies opportunities to drive growth in the pharmacy.
• Motivates, develops and coaches all pharmacy staff to ensure they are meeting their potential and delivering exceptional service.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Retail pharmacy experience

Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

The Pharmacy Manager is a key position that has a substantial impact with our consumers and clinic partners by partnering and advising both on our pharmaceutical care services and benefits. This individual is responsible for the financial, clinical and quality of pharmacy services and will oversee the daily operations of a pharmacy including dispensing prescription medication and spending one‑on‑one time with the consumers. Coaching, developing and managing pharmacy staff is also a key responsibility of this role. The manager will act as a talent steward and proactively seek top talent for the pharmacy roles. Pharmacy hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; no weekends or holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates a great consumer and clinic partner experience and continually builds strong relationships with both groups to proactively meet their needs
• Serves as an expert to the clinical staff and proactively meets with their team on meeting their clinical outcomes
• Counsels and educates patients on the usage of medications, adverse effects, schedules and any personal questions from the consumers
• Ensures the pharmacy and team members follow policies and standards in accordance with state and federal laws
• Performs wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots and other preventive services
• Responsible for financial profitability and identifies opportunities to drive growth in the pharmacy
• Motivates, develops and coaches all pharmacy staff to ensure they are meeting their potential and delivering exceptional service
• Creates an engaging team environment which promotes compassion and models our core values and culture amongst the team
• Proactively promotes opportunities and recruiting top talent at our pharmacies
• Reviews key performance indicators with pharmacy staff and identifies trends and opportunities for improvement
• Conducts workforce planning and business planning to have operational excellence at the site
• Builds strong relationships with the community, stakeholders and clinic partners to ensure we are meeting all needs and promote the pharmacy business
• Drives marketing plans and materials to promote all pharmacy offerings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Current pharmacist's license in the state of Arizona
• Certified immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 3 months of hire
• Willing to complete LAI training and administer LAI

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy leadership experience
• Retail pharmacy experience
• Spanish speaking

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). The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.