Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem
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 play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy services. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact by ensuring the accuracy of medication orders, verifying technician-prepared products, and safeguarding controlled substances. You will contribute to a high-performing team by mentoring new staff, maintaining seamless daily operations, and supporting the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance. This per diem, nonexempt position will provide coverage on an as-needed basis up to 19 hours/week, with no regularly scheduled hours. The location is Aurora Behavioral Health in Tempe, AZ. Pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, and utilizes CPOE, Pyxis and Bestcare.
Requirements
- Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
- Current Arizona pharmacist license in good standing
Nice To Haves
- PharmD
- Experience as a Pharmacist in a hospital setting
- Experience with Pyxis machines
- Effective communications skills; verbal and written
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
- Ensure the secure storage, tracking, and maintenance of controlled substances
- 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
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
