Staff Pharmacist

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As a full time, nonexempt Staff Pharmacist, you will work in a centralized hospital pharmacy that supports multiple facilities in the State. The position will provide Pharmacist support and assist with billing and processing third party and Medicare/Medicaid contracts.

Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, you will process physician orders; prepare, deliver, and restock medications in Parata automation dispensing system and TouchPoint automated dispensing cabinets; charge capture; returns/credits; IV preparation; refill emergency kits and crash carts; barcode; prepack; answer the telephone and troubleshoot; and other functions, as necessary.

You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. From time to time the position may drive an automobile to make purchases or assist with pick-up and delivery of supplies. Candidates will also be required to pass a company Motor Vehicle (MVR) background check.

Location

The Montana State Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. The facility includes 174 licensed hospital beds, 15 adult group home beds, and a 20-bed residential care unit (209 total). The Hospital Pharmacy provides centralized support to all these facilities plus other state facilities.

Schedule

Weekly schedule will be varied week to week either working 9:30am-6:00pm or 10:30am-9:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a rotating weekend schedule.

About the Pharmacy

The pharmacy uses QS/1 Prime Care to process physician orders, billing medication, generating reports, and processing third party and Medicare/Medicaid contracts. Cart fills and unit dose packaging are processed through Parata along with restocking TouchPoint automated dispensing cabinets on the units. The pharmacy is open 7:00am-9:00pm, Monday through Friday; 8:00am-6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday; and all holidays with 24-hour on call.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reviews, verifies, and dispenses medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy
• Provides clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients
• Oversees sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards
• Monitors patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events
• Supervises and supports pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow
• Ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements

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

• State of Montana Pharmacist license in good standing
• Proficiency with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Ability to Successfully Pass MVR Check

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.

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UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.