Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•Littleton, CO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. CPS 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 a 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. As a per diem, nonexempt Staff Pharmacist, you will be responsible for accurately filling orders, checking technician-prepared products, maintaining pharmacy and controlled substance security, accurately entering orders and patient information, aiding in new staff training, updating the Director on daily pharmacy activities, and assisting the Director in maintaining the pharmacy. The position is located at Highlands Behavioral Health, an 86-bed hospital in Littleton, Colorado, offering comprehensive psychiatric care for adults and adolescents. The pharmacy operates weekdays and holidays from 8:00am-4:00pm and weekends from 10:00am-2:00pm, utilizing Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets.

Requirements

Pharmacy degree (BS) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
Current State of Colorado pharmacist license in good standing
Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems
Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting

Nice To Haves

PharmD
Experience as a pharmacist in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy
Provide clinical pharmacy services including laboratory monitoring and interpretation, drug interactions, and medication safety review
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
Fill orders with accuracy
Check technician-prepared products before release
Maintain the 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
Aid the Director in maintaining the pharmacy