Staff Pharmacist Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$44 - $79•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist will have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise by evaluating and interpreting medication orders, compounding, and dispensing prescriptions in accordance with legal and professional standards. You will play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related issues to ensure safe, effective, and individualized patient care. Through the application of evidence-based protocols, you will promote clinically sound and cost-effective drug therapy, contributing to improved patient outcomes and advancing the standard of pharmaceutical care.

Requirements

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)
Active applicable state pharmacist license in good standing
Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Some hospital experience

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
Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards
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