Pharmacist (On-Site) – Bayamon, PR

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager (In-Patient) is responsible in planning, organizing, control, and supervising clinical activities in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and State and Federal laws. Recommends innovations in the practice and function of the hospital pharmacy to Administration and carries out mutually agreed upon programs

Working Schedule: Ability to commit to a 32 hour workweek during standard operating business hours, 4 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, as assigned from 7:00AM – 4:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours and available for on-call. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of clinical pharmacy services, treatment guidelines, protocols, and formulary initiatives
• Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost effective medication therapy through clinical review, therapeutic recommendations, and monitoring for interactions, allergies, and dosing accuracy
• Provide clinical consultation and drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Supervise, train, and evaluate pharmacists, residents, students, and other pharmacy staff; maintain competency programs and staff development
• Oversee pharmacoeconomic assessments, drug utilization reviews, medication use evaluations, surveillance programs, and adverse drug reaction reporting
• Maintain accurate documentation of clinical interventions, medication use activities, and departmental data reporting
• Direct pharmacy operations by guiding workflow, providing professional and technical support, and assisting with routine duties when needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient rounds and support development of clinical pathways, disease management plans, and patient care initiatives
• Serve as a key member of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and other hospital committees, preparing and presenting required reports
• Develop and maintain drug information resources, including educational programs and communication tools such as newsletters
• Ensure regulatory compliance with hospital policies, state and federal requirements, and accreditation standards
• Support department planning, policy development, and implementation of new programs, services, and quality improvement initiatives
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, professionalism, and patient advocacy across all pharmacy and clinical interactions
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries or concerns and maintain confidentiality in all patient care matters
• Assist with budget planning, cost control strategies, resource allocation, and maintaining accurate charging processes
• Evaluate new services or service modifications to meet patient needs and optimize revenue opportunities
• Participate in hospital committees, projects, professional organizations, and community education efforts
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Current pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy
• Completion of a 1-year pharmacy practice residency, specialty residency, or fellowship
• 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Manager or leadership role
• Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) in Spanish/English
• Problem solving and analytical thinking ability
• Available to commit to a 32 hour workweek during standard operating business hours, 4 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, as assigned from 7:00AM – 4:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours and available for on-call. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Manager in a hospital or in-patient setting. 

   

Working Conditions:

• Hospital in-patient setting with both clinical and administrative tasks 
• Includes on-call availability on Wednesdays and Weekends as per operational needs

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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