Clinical Pharmacist PRN - Las Vegas, NV
Listed compensation
$44-$79/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
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 per diem, nonexempt Staff Pharmacist you’ll 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, 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 per-diem, nonexempt position will provide coverage for PIC and/or staff pharmacist within the 5 Emerus micro hospital sites in Las Vegas, NV.
Location
Las Vegas, Emerus, the nation’s first and largest operator of neighborhood hospitals, has incorporated a new paradigm into patient care that has significantly improved access to health care for thousands of people, many of whom live in underserved areas where high-quality patient-centric acute episodic and ambulatory clinical services are needed most.
Las Vegas area facilities include Blue Diamond, North Durango, North Las Vegas, Sahara, and West Flamingo campuses
Pharmacy Hours: M - F 8am - 4pm
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
- Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events
- Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including DNV, 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
- BA/BS degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school
- Active unrestricted Pharmacist license for state of NV
- Proficient computer skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office
- Travel up to 50%25 (Travel is specific to traveling to one of the 5 sites within Las Vegas market)
Preferred Qualifications
- PharmD
- 1+ years of recent acute care inpatient pharmacist experience
Proven Comfortable Using Epic and Omnicell
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 - $79 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will review, verify, and dispense medication orders while providing clinical services like pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring. They will also collaborate with care teams to optimize medication regimens and ensure regulatory compliance within the hospital facilities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BA/BS degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school and possess an active, unrestricted pharmacist license for the state of Nevada. Preferred qualifications include a PharmD, at least one year of recent acute care inpatient experience, and proficiency with Epic and Omnicell systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 53% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,129 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $92k–$164k | Pharmacy median $162k (middle half $125k–$162k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$128k in purchasing power | Nevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Nevada | 81 active | 10,301 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 53% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Pharmacist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,780 in the last 30 days | 3,272 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,623 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist PRN - Las Vegas, NV at UnitedHealth Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,129 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$128k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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