Retail Pharmacist Per Diem

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 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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Positions in this function perform duties related to prescription fulfillment and dispensing in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. Pharmacists may verify patient information, interpret prescriptions, access prescription and clinical information, interact with patients, and perform other pharmacy activities permitted by state regulation. Pharmacists monitor and verify prescription orders upon creation and dispensing. 

As a Client Retail Pharmacist Per Diem, you will primarily be responsible for performing the final quality check on members' prescription orders, assisting in all areas of the pharmacy, and acting as a leader for the pharmacy team. This individual-contributor role provides intermittent, as-needed onsite pharmacist coverage to support prescription verification, patient counseling, compliance, planned time off, unexpected absences, and continuity of pharmacy operations.

Location: OptumRx at Nationwide, One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio.

Schedule: Per diem/PRN, averaging approximately 10 hours per month after onboarding, with additional hours as needed for planned time off and emergency coverage.

Work arrangement: Onsite

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Analyzes and investigates issues within the pharmacist's area of expertise
• Uses pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within the area of expertise
• Investigates non-standard requests and problems, with assistance from others when needed
• Prioritizes and organizes work to meet established deadlines
• Provides explanations and information to patients, pharmacy staff, and other stakeholders on topics within the pharmacist's area of expertise
• Works independently as the pharmacist on duty while following established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Works independently in the retail pharmacy, including point-of-sale transactions for over-the-counter items and the sale of pseudoephedrine products in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements
• Perform final pharmacist verification of dispensed prescriptions before they are released for patient pickup
• Perform prospective drug utilization review and exercise professional judgment to support safe and appropriate medication use
• Counsel patients and respond to medication-related questions
• Oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel while serving as the pharmacist on duty
• Organize and prioritize pharmacy workflow to support safe, accurate, and timely dispensing
• Assist throughout pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, filling, patient-facing activities, will-call, inventory, and other operational functions as appropriate
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations, company policies and procedures, and quality requirements
• Support the Pharmacist-in-Charge and pharmacy leadership with operational, compliance, quality, and other pharmacy activities
• Maintain competency in pharmacy systems, workflows, and procedures to provide reliable PRN coverage for planned time off, illness, and emergency absences
• Perform other related duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership

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: 

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing in the State of Ohio
• 1+  years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist in a retail pharmacy environment
• Ability to work the designated shifts and flexible hours based on pharmacy coverage needs between 7:30am-5:30pm M-F
• Proven ability to navigate pharmacy systems, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and a Windows-based environment
• Demonstrated  solid verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated solid teamwork, collaboration, and patient-service skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience working independently as the pharmacist on duty
• Experience providing high-touch patient service in an employer-based or closed-door retail pharmacy 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 - $79 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.