Staff Pharmacist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock purchase plan

401k plan

Job summary

CPS, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Staff Pharmacist in Logan, OH to deliver safe, accurate pharmacy services across the continuum of care. This hands-on role focuses on verifying orders, dispensing medications, and safeguarding controlled substances while supporting daily operations.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, mentor new staff, and assist the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance, with a schedule up to 40 hours weekly during typical pharmacy hours.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BA/BS degree from ACPE-accredited school.
• Current Ohio Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Proficient with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders for safety and accuracy.
• Provide clinical services including medication therapy management.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize regimens.
• Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance (DNV, state, and federal).

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree ACPE-accredited

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy systems

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.

As a full-time, nonexempt Staff 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. You'll contribute to a high-performing team by mentoring new staff, maintaining seamless daily operations, and supporting the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance.

Schedule

This full-time position can offer up to 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Shifts are scheduled during pharmacy operating hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 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
• Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including DNV, 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

• BA/BS degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school
• Current Ohio Pharmacist license in good standing
• Proficient computer skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD
• 1+ years of recent acute care inpatient pharmacist 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 $44 - $79 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.