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Oak Park, Illinois

PRN Home Delivery Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$44-$79/hr

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Job Description

Explore opportunities with PharmScript, part of the Optum family of businesses. PharmScript is one of the nation’s leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post-acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients.

Be part of our team that’s dedicated to delivering safe, accurate and timely medication to those who need it most. PharmScript is a place where you can thrive and contribute. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

In this PRN role, you'll provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through routine and emergency drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for various drug distribution systems to the facilities.

You'll also be responsible for ensuring that standards are maintained, policies carried out, and objectives accomplished. Consistently ensure that the appropriate drug product reaches the customer safely.

Always a team player, you're eager to support your colleagues by sharing knowledge and leadership to support the overall goals of the pharmacy and needs of customers.

Location: 281 Shore Dr. - Unit C & D, Burr Ridge, IL

Schedule: PRN / as needed. Must have flexible availability to work AM, PM, and weekend shifts based on business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day operations in the pharmacy as they pertain to workflow, production quotas, and deadlines

Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for scheduled drugs

Ensure that the pharmacy is compliant with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy

Supervise the pharmacy production staff to ensure proper order entry, workflow, and security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules

Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of all IV kits, drug products or solutions

Check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling

Ensure that the pharmacy is compliant with all DEA policies and procedures and follows all applicable government regulations

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

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy
  • Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing in the State of Illinois
  • Ability to work on a PRN basis with availability for AM, PM, and weekend shifts

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 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 pharmacist will oversee daily pharmacy operations, including production workflow, order accuracy, and the secure handling of controlled substances. They are responsible for supervising production staff and ensuring full compliance with all local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an accredited school. A current, valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Illinois is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Drug dispensingInventory managementControlled substances handlingRegulatory complianceIV kit preparationWorkflow managementProduction supervisionMedication safetyDEA complianceTeam collaboration

Pharmacist Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 50% have no call, 63% 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).

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  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Oak Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$529k
Typical market rent
$2,025/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution