Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group

16 days ago

Canton, Ohiofrom $44Per Diem / PRNPharmacist

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Staff Pharmacist – Per Diem, M-F in Canton, Ohio. 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

related issues to ensure safe, effective, and individualized patient care Through the application of evidence

based protocols, you will promote clinically sound and cost

Requirements

In addition to your salary, we offer.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $44 - $79/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Canton, Ohio.

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyMedication therapy managementPharmacokinetic dosingPrescription dispensingMedication safetyRegulatory compliancePatient carePharmacy systemsMicrosoft OfficeCompoundingDrug therapyClinical expertiseInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff supervision

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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 Canton, Ohio.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($44k–$78k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical pharmacy, Medication therapy management, Pharmacokinetic dosing, Prescription dispensing, Medication safety, Regulatory compliance, Patient care, Pharmacy systems. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Pharmacist will evaluate, interpret, and dispense medication orders while ensuring safe and effective patient care. They will also collaborate with care teams to optimize medication regimens and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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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