Staff Pharmacist Per Diem
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. As a per diem, nonexempt CPS Solutions LLC Staff Pharmacist at Palo Verde Behavioral Health, you will fill orders with accuracy; check technician-prepared products before release; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy; aid in the training of new staff; update the Director about the daily activities of the pharmacy; and aid the Director in maintaining the pharmacy.
Requirements
- Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
- Current Arizona Pharmacist license in good standing
- Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
- Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting
- Proven effective communications skills, both verbal and written
Nice To Haves
- PharmD
- Hospital experience
- Experience working with automated dispensing cabinets such as Omnicell
Responsibilities
- Reviews, verifies, and dispenses medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy
- Provides 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
- Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards
- Monitors patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events
- Supervises and supports pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow
- Ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
