
Staff Pharmacist Per Diem
Fremont, CAPer Diem$44–79/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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CPS Solutions, part of the Optum family, manages pharmacy operations at Fremont Hospital, a behavioral healthcare facility serving adolescents and adults. The Staff Pharmacist processes physician drug orders, advises healthcare professionals on medication use, and supports departmental operations and compliance. The role may assume the Director of Pharmacy’s duties in their absence. An ACPE-accredited PharmD is highly preferred; a BS of Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience is also accepted.
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Requisition number: 2393367
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.
About the Facility: Fremont Hospital is a private, modern 148-bed behavioral healthcare facility that provides services to adolescents (ages 12-17) and adults. Services offered include treatment of psychiatric conditions, chemical dependency, and treatment of 'dual diagnosis' (co-existing psychiatric condition and chemical dependency). A variety of treatment programs are available, including inpatient care, partial hospitalization (day treatment) and an intensive outpatient program. CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.
Pharmacy Hours: Pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 7:00am-1:30pm. The pharmacy is supported by Omnicell automation.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Processes physician drug orders including, but not limited to:
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order entry into dispensing computer system
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appropriate product selection
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labeling and repackaging
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delegating product preparation activities to pharmacy technicians
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Consults with various health care professionals and provides information and guidance concerning drugs and their appropriate use
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Complies with departmental and hospital policies and procedures
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Assumes duties of Director of Pharmacy in his/her absence to manage daily departmental activities
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Participates in and/or provides support to hospital committees as agreed upon by committee members and the Director of Pharmacy to help establish drug-related policies, criteria, or to monitor issues related to drugs i.e. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
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Assist in the preparation of periodic reports on the progress of the department for submission to the administration of the hospital
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Assists the department and hospital in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards
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:
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ACPE - accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience
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Active State of California pharmacist license in good standing
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualification:
- Some hospital pharmacy work 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 - $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.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,358 open Pharmacist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$44–79/hr
- California median$67–82/hr337 hourly ranges
- US median$60–79/hr7,646 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $61.50/hr, is 18% below the California median midpoint ($75/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Pharmacist hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 422 open Pharmacist jobs in California and 11,358 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Walgreens104 open
- CVS Health97 open
- Kaiser Permanente31 open
- Experience
- Pharmacist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (3,928 postings).
- Education
- 6,526 of the 11,358 open Pharmacist jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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