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Denton, Texas

Per Diem Staff Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$44-$79/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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

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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.

This is a per diem position with no guaranteed or set schedule. The individual in this role will provide coverage as needed for planned and unplanned staff absences, including PTO, vacation, leave of absence, and other staffing needs. Flexibility and availability to work on an as-needed basis are essential.

About the Facility

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a 104-bed inpatient psychiatric facility dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral health services for adolescent and adult patients.

Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care through a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment. CPS Solutions-Optum has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions-Optum.

Pharmacy Hours: The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Saturday and Sunday 8:30am to 2:00pm.

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 Texas 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 processes physician drug orders, manages pharmacy operations, and provides clinical guidance to healthcare professionals. They also support hospital committees and ensure the department maintains compliance with accreditation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an ACPE-accredited PharmD or a BS in Pharmacy with recent work experience and possess an active Texas pharmacist license. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work on an as-needed basis are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Drug order processingClinical consultationMedication labelingPharmacy technician supervisionAccreditation complianceDrug policy development

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$128k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 80% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,244 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Denton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$313k
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package (eligibility requirements apply)
401(k) Contribution
Equity Stock Purchase
Incentive and Recognition Programs