Specialty Pharmacist - Full Time
Listed compensation
$44.09-$78.7/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
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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 a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a non-exempt, Specialty Fulfillment Pharmacist, you'll primarily be responsible for performing the final quality check on our members' prescription orders, assisting in all areas of Pharmacy Fulfillment, and acting as a resource for the entire Fulfillment Team while also flexing to support other operational duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership.
Hours for this role: Sunday -Thursday 5:30 AM- 2 PM. Some occasional overtime.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform final verification of dispensed prescriptions prior to orders being packed and shipped
- Oversees the activities of pharmacy technicians, clerks, and other personnel
- Organizes workload, sets priorities, completes assignments in a timely manner
- Utilizes resources appropriately while complying with department program standards
- Performs all duties and functions in compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations
- Assist Pharmacy Manager and/or Pharmacist-in-Charge in various projects as needed
- Conforms with and supports department quality assurance and improvement guidelines
- Ability to flex into all operational areas pharmacy, including inventory, picking, and packing
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
- BS in Pharmacy and/or PharmD
- Active pharmacist license in good standing in Indiana
- Ability to navigate MS Office and a Windows based environment and the ability to create, edit, save, and send documents utilizing Microsoft Word
- Ability to navigate Outlook and conduct Internet searches
- Able to work the designated shift and flexible hours
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours with intermittent breaks
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience working as a licensed Pharmacist
- Experience working in a mail order setting
- Verbal and written communication skills
Solid Teamwork and Cooperation Skills
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 $44.09 to $78.70 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 Specialty Pharmacist is responsible for performing final quality checks on prescription orders and overseeing pharmacy technicians and clerks. They must ensure all pharmacy operations comply with state and federal regulations while maintaining efficient workflow and inventory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD and possess an active pharmacist license in Indiana. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to perform physical tasks like standing for 8 hours and lifting 50 pounds are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 55% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,140 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $92k–$164k | Pharmacy median $146k (middle half $136k–$155k)216 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$137k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Indiana | 224 active | 10,321 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 55% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,414 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Specialty Pharmacist - Full Time at UnitedHealth Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,140 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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