Staff Pharmacist

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 Staff Pharmacist at Valley Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, you will provide support for clinical programs and practices within the hospital as well as fill orders with accuracy; 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.

 

About the Facility:  Valley Hospital is a private 124-bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency counseling services.  Valley’s services include mental health disorder treatment for schizophrenia, compulsive disorder, concurring disorders, drug and alcohol rehabilitation in our chemical dependency rehab program, and other mental health counseling services, in a safe and comforting environment.  CPS® has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS®.

 

About the Pharmacy:  The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from 7am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7am-3:30pm.  The pharmacy utilizes Cerner software and Omnicell automated dispensing systems.

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• ACPE – accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy
• Active State of Arizona pharmacist license in good standing

 

Preferred Qualification:

• 2+ years of recent Pharmacist experience, preferably in a hospital setting

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $44.09 to $78.70 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.