Staff Pharmacist - PRN

Optum; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 6,074,000 - 10,842,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Staff Pharmacist in Canton, Ohio, at Sunrise Vista Behavioral Hospital. You will apply clinical expertise, perform medication reviews, dispensing, and MTM within a collaborative behavioral health team.

The role offers weekday hours (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) with per diem flexibility, competitive hourly pay ranging from $44.09 to $78.70, and access to national pharmacy resources. Join a mission-driven environment focused on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in the state of practice, with PharmD or equivalent degree.
• Experience in behavioral health settings is a plus.
• Ability to perform MTM and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Review medications for safety and efficacy within a behavioral health framework.
• Dispense medications and ensure accurate administration and documentation.
• Conduct medication therapy management and optimize treatment plans.
• Participate in patient safety initiatives with a collaborative care team.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient Care

Medication Therapy Mgmt

Team Collaboration

Education

Pharmacist License

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

The best career opportunities aren't always the ones you're looking for.

At CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, we're seeking a Per Diem Staff Pharmacist who is passionate about patient care and wants the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a behavioral health setting. This role offers the chance to apply your clinical expertise, work alongside an interdisciplinary care team, and help improve outcomes for patients who need it most.
Why this opportunity stands out

• Per Diem Flexibility with weekday pharmacy operations and the ability to support a specialized patient population
• Behavioral Health Practice Setting serving patients at Sunrise Vista Behavioral Hospital in Canton, Ohio
• Clinical Impact Every Day through medication review, dispensing, medication therapy management, and patient safety initiatives
• Collaborative Healthcare Team working alongside physicians, nurses, and other care providers to optimize treatment plans
• Support from a National Pharmacy Leader with access to CPS operational, clinical, and professional resources

Location

• Canton, Ohio

This opportunity is located within Sunrise Vista Behavioral Hospital, a facility dedicated to providing specialized behavioral health services in a collaborative care environment.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

At CPS, you'll join a team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and healthcare leaders dedicated to advancing patient care and pharmacy practice across the country.

Not actively looking? That's okay.

I'm always happy to connect with pharmacists interested in learning more about the opportunity, discussing behavioral health pharmacy practice, or sharing referrals within their network.

• Reach out to Kim Crotty at [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

We'd love to share more about the team, the patient population served, and why this opportunity may be worth exploring.

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.

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.


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