Per Diem Specialty Pharmacist

Requisition number: 2393071

Job category: Pharmacy

Optum NV is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The PRN Pharmacist will perform various duties related to the fulfillment of prescription orders. Interpret physicians' prescriptions and create orders, access, input, and retrieve prescription information from computer system, verify whether orders are reimbursable. Consult with customers, patients, nurses and/or physicians regarding best use of medications, potential drug interactions, side effects and dosing recommendations. The pharmacist will be accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operations of all aspects within the pharmacy. This includes patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, personnel management, financial profitability, and workflow management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Takes new prescriptions. Interprets physicians' prescriptions and creates orders, accesses, inputs, and retrieves prescription information from the computer system and verifies whether the order is reimbursable. Process and dispenses any or all the following: Home Infusion therapy, Hospice care meds, specialty pharmaceuticals, injectable and oncology medications; may compound medications

• Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality, affordability, and effectiveness of drug regimens, and providing advice within area of expertise

• Consults with customers, patients and / or physicians regarding use of medications and potential drug interactions. Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage. Most consultations will be telephonic and rarely in person

• Analyzes, investigates and report concerns

• May cross train in Hospice, Home Infusion Pharmacy, and specialty pharmacy depending on the business needs

• Oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy clerks

• Perform all duties and functions in compliance with accrediting body standards and state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations

• Participate in quality improvement programs, productivity projects, resource projects, educational programs and any other programs deemed necessary to improve the quality of patient care or increase Southwest Medical Pharmacy productivity

• Practice positive customer service and communication skills

• Problem solves, interact with multidisciplinary teams i.e. order clarification with physicians and nurses

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:

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

• Current unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state of Nevada

• 1+ years of Pharmacy experience

• Flexible to work weekend shift, based on business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy experience in Home Infusion, Hospice and/or specialty pharmacy

• Experience with dosing of IV antibiotics and TPN

• Chemotherapy experience

• Proven exceptionally solid written and verbal communication skills, with special emphasis on effective telephone correspondence with a customer-first attitude

• Proven excellent problem solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize

• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain courteous and professional composure during stressful situations

• Proven ability to work cooperatively with both pharmacists and technicians

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, standing, walking in an office/pharmacy operation environment

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

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.

OptumCare 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.

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