Per Diem Specialty Pharmacist

UnitedHealth Group

1 month ago

Lake Charles, Louisianafrom $44Per Diem / PRNPharmacy

✓ No Weekends

$279k gap to top quartile — get your counter-offer number

Top-quartile Pharmacy clinicians earn $340k+. See your target number.

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Compensation Intelligence

BLS OES 2024 · LA adjusted

Below Market

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51% below median for Pharmacist in LA — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Per Diem Specialty Pharmacist – No Weekends 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

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

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

Medication Order VerificationControlled Substance SafeguardingStaff MentoringDaily Operations MaintenancePharmacy Performance OptimizationMedication Regimen OptimizationWorkflow ComplianceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Per Diem Specialty Pharmacist position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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 Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($44k–$78k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medication Order Verification, Controlled Substance Safeguarding, Staff Mentoring, Daily Operations Maintenance, Pharmacy Performance Optimization, Medication Regimen Optimization, Workflow Compliance, Microsoft Word. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Per Diem Specialty Pharmacist will ensure the accuracy of medication orders, verify technician-prepared products, and safeguard controlled substances while maintaining seamless daily operations. This role also involves mentoring new staff and supporting the Director in optimizing pharmacy perfor...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive 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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