Staff Pharmacist Outpatient Full Time

UnitedHealth Group; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Staff Pharmacist (Outpatient) to apply clinical expertise in evaluating medication orders, compounding, and dispensing prescriptions at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac, IN. This full-time role emphasizes safe, effective, and individualized patient care and adherence to standards.

The position focuses on preventing medication issues, applying evidence-based protocols, and contributing to improved patient outcomes within a hospital–pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited program.
• Licensed to practice, or ability to obtain Indiana Pharmacist license.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient education and counseling on adherence, administration, side effects, and outcomes.
• Coordinate care with providers, payers, and manufacturers to ensure therapy access.
• Oversee prior authorizations and utilization management per payer requirements.
• Monitor therapy effectiveness and safety, adherence metrics, and patient outcomes.
• Ensure REMS and accreditation standards compliance, including documentation.

Skills

Driver's License

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree

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 behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

The full-time, exempt, Staff Pharmacist (Outpatient) will have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise by evaluating and interpreting medication orders, compounding, and dispensing prescriptions in accordance with legal and professional standards. You will play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related issues to ensure safe, effective, and individualized patient care. Through the application of evidence-based protocols, you will promote clinically sound and cost-effective drug therapy, contributing to improved patient outcomes and advancing the standard of pharmaceutical care.

Pharmacy Location: Located within Pulaski Memorial Hospital, 616 E 13th St, Winamac, IN 46996

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 2:00pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide patient education and counseling, focusing on adherence, administration, side effects, and outcomes
• Coordinate care with providers, payers, and manufacturers to ensure therapy access and continuity
• Oversee prior authorizations and utilization management, ensuring compliance with payer and program requirements
• Monitor effectiveness and safety of therapy, adherence metrics, and patient-reported outcomes
• Ensure compliance with REMS and accreditation standards, including documentation and reporting requirements
• Support quality initiatives and outcomes reporting, meeting specialty pharmacy performance and regulatory metrics

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)
• Licensed to practice, or the ability to become licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Indiana
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

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 to $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 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.