Clinical Pharmacist PRN - Las Vegas, NV
About The Position
CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a per-diem, nonexempt Staff Pharmacist to provide coverage for the pharmacist-in-charge and/or staff pharmacist across five Emerus micro-hospital sites in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role delivers safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy services, including medication-order review and controlled-substance safeguards. The pharmacist also supports daily operations, mentors new staff, and assists the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance. The Las Vegas-area facilities are Blue Diamond, North Durango, North Las Vegas, Sahara, and West Flamingo. Pharmacy hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Travel of up to 50% is required between the five sites within the Las Vegas market. The hourly pay range is $44–$79, based on full-time employment and factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits may include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. UnitedHealth Group describes its workplace as inclusive and is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school.
- Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license for the state of Nevada.
- Proficient computer skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office.
- Travel up to 50% between the five sites within the Las Vegas market.
Nice To Haves
- PharmD.
- At least 1 year of recent acute-care inpatient pharmacist experience.
- Comfort using Epic and Omnicell.
Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients.
- Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events.
- Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including DNV, state, and federal requirements.
- Safeguard controlled substances.
- Mentor new staff, maintain daily pharmacy operations, and support the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance.
- Provide coverage for the pharmacist-in-charge and/or staff pharmacist at the five Las Vegas-area sites.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
