Per Diem Pharmacist

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The Per Diem Pharmacist will have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise by evaluating and interpreting medication orders, compounding, and dispensing prescriptions in accordance with legal and professional standards. You will play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related issues to ensure safe, effective, and individualized patient care. Through the application of evidence-based protocols, you will promote clinically sound and cost-effective drug therapy, contributing to improved patient outcomes and advancing the standard of pharmaceutical care.

Pharmacy Location: This role will cover shifts at Allegheny Health Network Neighborhood Hospitals in Harmar, McCandless, Hempfield, and Brentwood, serving the Pittsburgh area

Schedule: Provides PTO coverage for existing pharmacists. Shifts are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and interpret medication orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness

• Dispense prescriptions in compliance with legal and professional standards

• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related issues to promote patient safety

• Apply evidence-based protocols to support clinically sound and cost-effective drug therapy

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize individualized patient care plans

• Maintain regulatory compliance and uphold pharmacy operational standards

About the Facility: AHN Neighborhood Hospitals in Harmar, McCandless, Hempfield, and Brentwood are small-format, fully licensed hospitals created through a partnership between Allegheny Health Network and Emerus, the nation's leading operator of neighborhood hospitals. These hospitals offer 24/7 emergency care, onsite laboratory and advanced imaging services (including CT and X-ray), and short-stay inpatient observation units - all designed for quick access and efficient care. They also emphasize patient-centered experiences with short wait times, convenient parking, and a warm, community-focused atmosphere, bringing high-quality, compassionate care closer to home in the Pittsburgh area.

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:

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)

• Active Pennsylvania 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.