Staff Pharmacist

UnitedHealth Group

7 days ago

Norwalk, Californiafrom $44Full TimePharmacy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Staff Pharmacist – Full-Time, Acute Care 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 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.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Staff Pharmacist – Full-Time, Acute Care.

Key Skills

Medication therapy managementPharmacokinetic dosingSterile compoundingNon-sterile compoundingMedication safetyClinical pharmacy servicesPharmacy operationsRegulatory complianceStaff supervisionCPOEADC-PyxisPyxis automationMedication verificationPatient outcome monitoringInterdisciplinary 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 Norwalk, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medication therapy management, Pharmacokinetic dosing, Sterile compounding, Non-sterile compounding, Medication safety, Clinical pharmacy services, Pharmacy operations, Regulatory compliance. 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 ensuring safety and clinical appropriateness. They also collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient regimens and oversee pharmacy operations, including compounding and staff supervision.

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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