Retail Pharmacist Per Diem
About The Position
Optum is seeking a Client Retail Pharmacist to provide intermittent, as-needed onsite pharmacist coverage at OptumRx at Nationwide, One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio. The role averages approximately 10 hours per month after onboarding, with additional hours as needed for planned time off and emergency coverage. The pharmacist performs final quality checks on prescription orders, supports all areas of pharmacy operations, and serves as a leader for the pharmacy team. Pharmacists in this function fulfill and dispense prescriptions in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. They may verify patient information, interpret prescriptions, access prescription and clinical information, interact with patients, and perform other pharmacy activities permitted by state regulation. The pharmacist monitors and verifies prescription orders upon creation and dispensing. This individual-contributor role provides reliable coverage for prescription verification, patient counseling, compliance, planned time off, unexpected absences, and continuity of pharmacy operations. The pharmacist works independently as the pharmacist on duty, supports the Pharmacist-in-Charge and pharmacy leadership, and assists with operational, quality, and compliance activities. The designated coverage window is between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on pharmacy coverage needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing in the State of Ohio.
- At least 1 year of experience working as a licensed pharmacist in a retail pharmacy environment.
- Ability to work designated shifts and flexible hours based on pharmacy coverage needs between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Ability to navigate pharmacy systems, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and a Windows-based environment.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid teamwork, collaboration, and patient-service skills.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working independently as the pharmacist on duty.
- Experience providing high-touch patient service in an employer-based or closed-door retail pharmacy setting.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and investigate issues within the pharmacist's area of expertise.
- Use relevant data and facts to identify and solve problems within the area of expertise.
- Investigate non-standard requests and problems, seeking assistance when needed.
- Prioritize and organize work to meet established deadlines.
- Provide explanations and information to patients, pharmacy staff, and other stakeholders on relevant topics.
- Work independently as pharmacist on duty while following established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform retail pharmacy point-of-sale transactions for over-the-counter items and sell pseudoephedrine products in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Perform final pharmacist verification of dispensed prescriptions before release for patient pickup.
- Conduct prospective drug utilization reviews and exercise professional judgment to support safe and appropriate medication use.
- Counsel patients and respond to medication-related questions.
- Oversee pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel while serving as pharmacist on duty.
- Organize and prioritize pharmacy workflow to support safe, accurate, and timely dispensing.
- Assist with prescription processing, filling, patient-facing activities, will-call, inventory, and other pharmacy operations as appropriate.
- Perform duties in accordance with federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations, company policies and procedures, and quality requirements.
- Support the Pharmacist-in-Charge and pharmacy leadership with operational, compliance, quality, and other pharmacy activities.
- Maintain competency in pharmacy systems, workflows, and procedures to provide PRN coverage for planned time off, illness, and emergency absences.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
