Staff Pharmacist Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group; Greenwood (IN); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Staff Pharmacist based at Valle Vista Health System, Greenwood, IN. Ideal candidates will provide clinical pharmacy services, evaluate medication orders, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.

This role requires an ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree and an active pharmacist license. Salary for this position ranges from $44.00 to $79.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience.
• Active applicable state pharmacist license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, including therapy management.
• Collaborate with care teams to optimize medication regimens.
• Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety.
• Oversee compounding activities and compliance.
• Support pharmacy technicians and interns.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Medication therapy management

Pharmacy systems proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)

Job description

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We are dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you will 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.

The Per Diem Staff Pharmacist 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 Valle Vista Health System, 898 E Main St, Greenwood, IN 46143

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm; Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays 8:00am to 2:00pm

Schedule

This position will be scheduled as needed

About the facility

Since 1983, Valle Vista Health System, located in Greenwood, Indiana, has been providing high-quality behavioral health care to the community. We offer care for a broad range of psychiatric and addiction disorders, including inpatient, outpatient, and medication‑assisted treatment for adults, and residential and inpatient treatment for children and adolescents. These programs are designed to help adults, children and teens learn the necessary skills to regain confidence, heal and successfully function at home, work, school and in their communities.

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 will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• ACPE‑accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)
• Active applicable state pharmacist license in good standing
• 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience
• Proven skill with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital setting experience

Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $44.00 to $79.00 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Drug‑free Workplace

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.