Dispensing Pharmacist

UnitedHealth Group • Buffalo, NY

88d • $89,900 - $160,600 • Onsite

About The Position

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. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are currently conducting a search for a full-time Dispensing Pharmacist to join a growing team of colleagues at our customer site, Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY, to provide outstanding service to patients with complex, specialty diseases to help them achieve improved clinical outcomes.

Requirements

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree with equivalent and acceptable experience from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• Licensed to practice, or the ability to become licensed as a Pharmacist in the applicable state
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Calendar
• Proven ability to start from scratch, execute quickly and accurately without pre-defined processes and protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Residency training
• Board Certification
• 1+ years of clinical experience or residency equivalent is preferred, but all candidates will be considered
• Ambulatory or specialty experience
• Proficiency in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, Cerner or Meditech
• Proficiency with dispensing systems such as Willow Ambulatory, QS1, RX30, Computer Rx, etc.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescription medications in compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards while providing in-person counseling on usage, side effects, and interactions.
• Lead daily pharmacy operations, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain service quality during high-volume periods.
• Process insurance claims, manage rejections, and ensure timely reimbursements.
• Monitor and manage pharmacy inventory, place orders, and conduct regular audits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree