Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem

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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

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• As a per diem, nonexempt Staff Pharmacist you'll 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'll contribute to a high-performing team by mentoring new staff, maintaining seamless daily operations, and supporting the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance.

• Location:

• Memorial Hospital of Gardena in Gardena, CA

• Schedule:

• This per diem, nonexempt position will provide coverage on an as needed basis up to 40 hours/week in a variety of day/evening/night shifts in this 24/7 centralized pharmacy.

• Pharmacy Hours:

• The centralized pharmacy is open 24/7 and supported by Allscripts and Pyxis.

• Primary 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 + Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards + 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 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:

• + BA/BS ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred) + Current California Pharmacist license in good standing + Proven skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office

• Preferred Qualifications:

• + 1+ years of recent acute care inpatient pharmacist experience + IV compounding 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._ _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._