Specialty Dispensing Pharmacist, Full-Time

UnitedHealth Group; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through CPS (Optum family), seeks a Full-Time Specialty Dispensing Pharmacist at Lee Health Specialty Pharmacy in Estero, FL. You will dispense medications accurately, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional service to patients and staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, supervision of technicians, and adherence to Joint Commission and other regulatory standards to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree from a ACPE accredited college.
• Active Florida pharmacist license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders for safety and accuracy.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing/monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and care teams to optimize regimens for hospitalized patients.
• Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring USP and hospital standards.
• Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety; identify and prevent adverse events.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure efficient workflow.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance (Joint Commission, state and federal).

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

Meditech

PioneerRx

Willow Ambulatory

QS1

RX30

Computer Rx

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Specialty Dispensing Pharmacist, Full-Time (2396992)

Specialty Dispensing Pharmacist, Full-Time - 2396992

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 Full-Time Specialty Dispensing Pharmacist to join our growing team at Lee Health Specialty Pharmacy in Estero, FL. 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 Lee Health Specialty Pharmacy in Estero, FL

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Primary 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

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:

• 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 Florida

Preferred Qualifications:

• Retail training
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, Cerner or Meditech
• Demonstrated 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 salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually 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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1‑866‑566‑8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.