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Optum lists this Part-Time Pharmacist opportunity in winston salem, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
The Part-Time 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: Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services in Winston-Salem, NC.
Schedule: This position will work approximately 20 hours per week, covering weekdays and weekends. Weekday shifts are 7:30am - 4:00pm and weekend shifts are 7:30am - 2:30pm. Scheduling is flexible to the individual and the team for coverage of patient care.
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.
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications: ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)
Active North Carolina state pharmacist license in good standing
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
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.
Worksite address
winston salem, NC, 27104, US
Who can apply
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