PRN Pharmacist

Optum; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 59,539 - 106,364; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a PRN pharmacist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will ensure safe and accurate pharmacy services while supervising staff and complying with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and a valid Pharmacist's license in Pennsylvania. This position offers flexible scheduling, including weekends, and competitive hourly pay ranging from $43.22 to $77.21 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have flexible availability to include weekends.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• IV experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day operations in the pharmacy.
• Assist in handling and documentation of controlled substances.
• Ensure compliance with all pharmacy regulations.
• Supervise pharmacy production staff and maintain workflow.
• Prepare sterile IV drug products or solutions.
• Check accuracy of medication orders and packaging.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmacy operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Current Pharmacist's license in Pennsylvania

Job description

Explore opportunities with PharmScript, part of the Optum family of businesses. PharmScript is one of the nation's leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post-acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients. Be part of our team that's dedicated to delivering safe, accurate and timely medication to those who need it most. PharmScript is a place where you can thrive and contribute. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a PRN pharmacist, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy services. This is a hands‑on opportunity to make a direct impact by ensuring the accuracy of medication orders, verifying technician‑prepared products, and safeguarding controlled substances. Must have flexible availability to include weekends.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day operations in the pharmacy as they pertain to workflow, production quotas and deadlines
• Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for scheduled drugs
• Ensure that the pharmacy is compliant with all local, state and federal rules and regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy
• Supervise the pharmacy production staff to ensure proper order entry, workflow and security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of all sterile IV drug products or solutions
• Check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling
• Ensure that the pharmacy is compliant with all DEA policies and procedures and follows all applicable government regulations

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist's license in the state of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Long Term Care
• IV experience

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 $43.22 to $77.21 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.

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