Specialty Pharmacist, Full-Time

Requisition number: 2390677

Job category: Pharmacy

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.

We are currently conducting a search for a full-time Specialty Pharmacist to join a growing team of colleagues at our customer site, Hospital Sisters Health System, to provide outstanding service to patients with complex, specialty diseases to help them achieve improved clinical outcomes.

Pharmacy Location: Located within Hospital Sisters Health System in Springfield, IL

Schedule: Monday through Friday, either 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm

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

• 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:

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree

• Active pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Illinois

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ambulatory or specialty experience

• Proficiency in multiple EMR systems such as Cerner, EPIC or Meditech

• Proficiency with dispensing systems such as Willow Ambulatory, QS1, RX30, Computer Rx, etc.

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 salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually 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.