Home Delivery Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$44-$79/hr
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Job Description
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.
Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.
Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum Home Delivery is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our Pine Brook, New Jersey pharmacy operations team. In this role, you will support the accurate and timely dispensing of prescription medications to members across the country while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
Location: 19 Chapin Rd, Pine Brook, New Jersey
Work schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Primary Responsibilities
Review, verify and accurately dispense prescription medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- Oversees the activities of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy clerks
- Organizes workload, sets priorities, completes assignments in a timely manner and utilizes resources appropriately while complying with department program standards
- Performs all duties and functions in compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations
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
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
- Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in good standing in state of New Jersey
- Proven ability to move 25 pounds
- Willing to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years leadership experience
- PBM or Managed Care experience
- Mail Order Pharmacy experience
- High-volume Retail Pharmacy experience
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 accurately dispense prescription medications while ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations. They are also responsible for overseeing pharmacy technicians and clerks to ensure efficient and timely pharmacy operations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and possess an active, unrestricted New Jersey pharmacist license. Additionally, the role requires the ability to lift 25 pounds and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
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, 48% are remote, 53% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,420 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Delivery Pharmacist at UnitedHealth Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,350 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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