Staff Pharmacist - Part time

Optum; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Part-time Staff Pharmacist to join a hospital-focused pharmacy team in Fayetteville, AR. You will verify orders, dispense medications, supervise technicians, and support the director in optimizing performance while delivering safe, high-quality care.

Required Arkansas pharmacist license and at least 1 year of recent pharmacist experience; PharmD preferred. The role includes weekend scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package under the Optum umbrella.

Qualifications

• Arkansas pharmacist license in good standing.
• 1+ year of recent pharmacist experience.
• Skilled with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services including medication therapy management and dosing.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize regimens for hospitalized patients.
• Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding ensuring compliance with standards.
• Monitor patient outcomes and safety, preventing adverse drug events.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance (Joint Commission, state, federal requirements).

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Pharmacy systems

Education

PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Job Description - Staff Pharmacist - Part time (2364773)

Staff Pharmacist - Part time - 2364773

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 part time, nonexempt, Pharmacist at Springwoods Behavioral Health, you will 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 position will be scheduled one weekend a month.They will also need to fill in as needed during the week. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to 12:00PM.

About the facility:

Opened in September 2009, Springwoods Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art private psychiatric hospital. The hospital's 80 beds accommodate children, adolescents, and adults. The six-acre campus is adjacent to a 123 acre Audubon Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary which is to be held in perpetuity and can not be developed from its natural state. This provides Springwoods with a peaceful setting for those embarked on the road to recovery.

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:

• Arkansas state pharmacist license in good standing
• 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience
• Skilled with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD
• Behavioral Health

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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