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Per Diem Staff Pharmacist

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In-Office
Huntsville, TX
44-79 Hourly
Junior
In-Office
Huntsville, TX
44-79 Hourly
Junior
Evaluate and interpret medication orders, manage prescriptions according to regulations, and promote effective drug therapies for patients.
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Requisition Number: 2337962
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.
Pharmacy Location: Pharmacy Location: Located within Huntsville Memorial Hospital, 110 Memorial Hospital Drive, Huntsville, Texas 77340
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7:00am to 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 4:00pm
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Evaluating and interpreting medication orders, compounding, and dispensing prescriptions in accordance with legal and professional standards
  • 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, promote clinically sound and cost-effective drug therapy, contributing to improved patient outcomes and advancing the standard of pharmaceutical care

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:
  • ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree, preferably a PharmD
  • Active Texas state pharmacist license in good standing
  • 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience, preferably in a hospital setting
  • Experience with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office

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.
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.

Top Skills

MS Office
Pharmacy Systems

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