Staff Pharmacist

Optum; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum CPS, part of the Optum family, supports hospital pharmacy services at Sunrise Vista Behavioral Hospital. The Per Diem Staff Pharmacist role focuses on safe medication management, clinical services, and teamwork to improve inpatient outcomes.

This position emphasizes practicing at the top of your license in a behavioral health hospital setting, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care.

Qualifications

• Degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program (PharmD preferred).
• 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Experience using pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, interpret, and verify medication orders according to standards.
• Compound and dispense medications accurately and safely.
• Identify and resolve medication-related issues to support patient care.
• Promote cost-effective drug therapy using evidence-based protocols.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services including therapy management and dosing/monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and care teams to optimize regimens.
• Monitor outcomes and medication safety, preventing adverse events.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Pharmacy systems

Microsoft Office

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy program

PharmD preferred

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, supporting pharmacy services within Sunrise Vista Behavioral Hospital. This Per Diem Staff Pharmacist role focuses on delivering safe, effective medication management, clinical pharmacy services, and collaborative patient care while helping improve outcomes in an inpatient behavioral health setting.

Why This Opportunity

• Opportunity to practice at the top of your license in an inpatient behavioral health hospital setting.
• Be part of CPS, an Optum business with a national network of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals and healthcare experts.
• Direct impact on patient outcomes through clinical interventions and medication management.
• Collaborative environment working alongside physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.

What you will do

• Evaluate, interpret, and verify medication orders in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Compound and dispense medications accurately and safely.
• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related issues to support optimal patient care.
• Promote clinically appropriate and cost-effective drug therapy using evidence-based protocols.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing/monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize medication regimens.
• Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, including prevention of adverse drug events.
• Support and supervise pharmacy technicians and interns while maintaining regulatory compliance.

What you will bring

• Degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program (PharmD preferred).
• 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Experience using pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Market Snapshot

• PRN Schedule: Pharmacy hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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 $44.09 to $78.70 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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