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Fremont, California

Staff Pharmacist Per Diem

PharmacistIncludes callNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$44-$79/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 23m ago · Verified live

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.

About the Facility

Fremont Hospital is a private, modern 148-bed behavioral healthcare facility that provides services to adolescents (ages 12-17) and adults. Services offered include treatment of psychiatric conditions, chemical dependency, and treatment of 'dual diagnosis' (co-existing psychiatric condition and chemical dependency).

A variety of treatment programs are available, including inpatient care, partial hospitalization (day treatment) and an intensive outpatient program. CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.

Pharmacy Hours: Pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 7:00am-1:30pm. The pharmacy is supported by Omnicell automation.

Primary Responsibilities

Processes physician drug orders including, but not limited to: order entry into dispensing computer system appropriate product selection labeling and repackaging delegating product preparation activities to pharmacy technicians

Consults with various health care professionals and provides information and guidance concerning drugs and their appropriate use

  • Complies with departmental and hospital policies and procedures
  • Assumes duties of Director of Pharmacy in his/her absence to manage daily departmental activities

Participates in and/or provides support to hospital committees as agreed upon by committee members and the Director of Pharmacy to help establish drug-related policies, criteria, or to monitor issues related to drugs i. e. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Assist in the preparation of periodic reports on the progress of the department for submission to the administration of the hospital

Assists the department and hospital in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards

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

  • ACPE - accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience
  • Active State of California pharmacist license in good standing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualification

Some Hospital Pharmacy Work 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 Staff Pharmacist will process physician drug orders, manage pharmacy operations, and provide clinical guidance to healthcare professionals. They will also ensure departmental compliance with hospital policies and accreditation standards while supporting the Director of Pharmacy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an ACPE-accredited PharmD or BS in Pharmacy and possess an active State of California pharmacist license. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with hospital pharmacy operations are highly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Drug order processingClinical pharmacyMedication labelingPatient careRegulatory compliancePharmacy managementDrug therapy consultation

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacyranked against 10,061 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$92k–$164kPharmacy median $160k (middle half $151k–$185k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in California593 active10,212 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 57% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia pharmacist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment613 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,683 in the last 30 days3,161 the 30 days before (+17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index1,722 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,061 Pharmacy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 80% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,061 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Fremont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.34M
Typical market rent
$3,388/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.