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UnitedHealth Group
Mesa, Arizona

Fulfillment Pharmacist - Home Delivery

PharmacistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $44/hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 1mo ago

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 talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You're looking for something bigger for your career. How about inventing the future of health care? OptumRx is creating an innovative approach to Pharmacy Benefit Management. Here you'll find a professional culture where you can use your talent and our resources to make an impact on a huge scale. With better schedules than retail and more reach than any hospital, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere.

As a Fulfillment Pharmacist you will perform various duties related to the fulfillment of prescription orders. You will have a direct impact on the lives of our members regarding medications and overall wellness. What makes your pharmacy career greater with OptumRx? You'll work within an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day.

  • ## The ideal candidate will have the ability to work 40 hours a week, during initial hours of operation, which are Monday - Friday between 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM, plus occasional additional hours as needed and weekend flexibility.

Primary Responsibilities

Verify prescriptions and prescription data entered into the pharmacy computer system for accuracy

Oversees the activities of pharmacy technicians and inventory personnel

Organizes workload, sets priorities, completes assignments in a timely manner and utilizes resources appropriately while complying with department program standards

Work in the fulfillment area to provide the final quality check prior to medication being packed and shipped

Performs all duties and functions in compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations

Conforms with and supports department quality assurance and improvement guidelines

Lift totes 5 -10 lbs

Basic understanding of robotic automation

Position is primarily working in a standing / walking environment

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

  • Pharmacist license in good standing in the State of Arizona
  • 1+ years of experience working as a licensed Pharmacist
  • Proven ability to navigate MS Office and a Windows based environment and the ability to create, edit, save, and send documents utilizing Microsoft Word
  • Proven ability to navigate Outlook and conduct Internet searches
  • Willing or ability to work the designated shift and flexible hours

Preferred Qualifications

  • Willing or ability to obtain additional state licensure, if necessary
  • 3+ years of experience as a Pharmacist in retail pharmacy, a hospital, or managed care setting
  • 1+ years of experience working as a Pharmacist in a fulfillment and/or mail order environment
  • PBM or Managed Care experience

Leadership 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 $44.00 - $79.00 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Fulfillment Pharmacist is responsible for verifying prescription data, overseeing pharmacy technicians, and ensuring all fulfillment activities comply with state and federal regulations. They perform final quality checks on medications before shipment and manage workload priorities within a clinical environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Pharmacist license in the State of Arizona and possess at least one year of experience as a licensed pharmacist. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work in a standing, on-site environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsPrescription verificationInventory managementClinical collaborationRegulatory complianceData entryPharmacy lawWorkflow managementQuality control

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 48 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona 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, 1,417 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Fulfillment Pharmacist - Home Delivery at UnitedHealth Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,288 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 16 employers

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<$145k
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$145k-165k
10
$165k-185k
3
$185k-205k
1
$230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,288 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k
Typical market rent
$1,538/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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