Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem

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The Per Diem Pharmacist will provide essential pharmacy services within an acute inpatient psychiatric facility, ensuring safe and effective medication management in coordination with doctors and nurses. This role offers the opportunity to work in behavioral health, gain experience with a unique patient population, and collaborate with a supportive team.

Pharmacy Location: This role covers shifts at Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services in Winston-Salem, NC.

Schedule: Provides PTO coverage for existing pharmacists. Shifts will be made available Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and weekends from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review patient medications and ensure accurate filling
• Respond to questions from physicians and nurses
• Troubleshoot Omnicell system issues
• Supervise pharmacy technicians during shifts
• Maintain oversight and compliance for controlled substances
• Ensure accountability and adherence to regulatory standards

About the Facility: Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, located in Winston Salem, NC, is a fully licensed, campus-style behavioral health hospital offering comprehensive care for adolescents, adults, and seniors. The facility delivers 24/7 inpatient programs-including crisis intervention, stabilization, detox, and specialized tracks for trauma recovery, dual diagnosis, and mood disorders-as well as outpatient services like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP). With a multidisciplinary team and a compassionate, patient-focused approach, Old Vineyard fosters mental wellness through evidence-based therapies in a supportive, healing environment.

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 pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred) 
• Active North Carolina state pharmacist license in good standing

Preferred Qualification:

• Some hospital experience

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.

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