Staff Pharmacist - Full time

1 day ago
Raleigh, North Carolinafrom $44Full TimePharmacist

25th percentile — most Pharmacist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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Accepting this costs you $260k over 3 years

This employer has 1037 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Staff Pharmacist – No Weekends, Sign-On Bonus in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • will fill orders with accuracy; check technician-prepared products before release; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy; aid in the training of new staff; update the Director about the daily activities of the pharmacy; and aid the Director in maintaining the pharmacy.
  • Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and m.
  • provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

  • In addition to your salary, we offer.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $44.09 - $78.70/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Staff Pharmacist – No Weekends, Sign-On Bonus.

Key Skills

Medication Therapy ManagementPharmacokinetic DosingSterile CompoundingNon-sterile CompoundingRegulatory CompliancePatient Safety MonitoringPharmacy Information SystemsClinical Pharmacy ServicesMedication VerificationStaff TrainingControlled Substance ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration
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Position Insights

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at UnitedHealth Group is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $44k to $78k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $78000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacokinetic Dosing, Sterile Compounding, Non-sterile Compounding, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety Monitoring, Pharmacy Information Systems, Clinical Pharmacy Services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing, verifying, and dispensing medication orders while providing clinical pharmacy services and pharmacokinetic monitoring. They also oversee compounding activities and supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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