2391844 - Specialty Pharmacist, Full-Time

UnitedHealth Group•Gary, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, is 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. We are currently conducting a search for a full-time Specialty Pharmacist to join a growing team of colleagues at our customer site, Methodist Hospitals – Northlake, to provide outstanding service to patients with complex, specialty diseases to help them achieve improved clinical outcomes. Pharmacy Location: Located within Methodist Hospitals - Northlake in Gary, Indiana. Schedule: Monday through Friday, either 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Requirements

PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree
Active pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Indiana

Nice To Haves

Retail experience
Proficiency in multiple EMR systems such as Cerner, EPIC or Meditech
Proficiency with dispensing systems such as Willow Ambulatory, QS1, RX30, Computer Rx, etc.

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
Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow
Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements