Clinical Staff Pharmacist - 7 on/7 off
Listed compensation
$92k-$164k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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 full time exempt, 7 on/7 off Virtual Clinical Pharmacist will join a team of highly skilled pharmacists working together in a fast-paced environment from our centralized state-of-the art facility located in Naperville, IL.
Work in an office in the greater Chicagoland area and conveniently located off I-88 with easy access to Chicago and the western suburbs. to address patient and medication related questions.
Work in an attractive office setting, enhancing pharmacist collaboration and a cohesive team environment, conducive to providing top patient care to those across the country
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as an integral member of our patient care team
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and healthcare providers via phone and live feed camera
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
- Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
- Current Illinois Pharmacist license in good standing or ability to receive prior to start
- Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licenses as requested by management
Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems
Proven ability to use pharmaceutical and medical references literature to provide drug information to patients, and prescribers
Preferred Qualifications
- PharmD p
- 1+ years of 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 salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually 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 pharmacist will serve as an integral member of the patient care team, addressing medication-related questions and collaborating with healthcare providers via phone and live video. They will work in a fast-paced, centralized facility to ensure superior clinical and operational performance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school and possess a current Illinois Pharmacist license. At least 1 year of experience is preferred, along with proficiency in pharmacy information systems and medical literature.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 48% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in pharmacy | ranked against 10,251 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$128k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Illinois | 318 active | 10,249 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 48% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Pharmacist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $64k) · 33% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,578 active listings |
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