Part-Time Pharmacist

UnitedHealth Group • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $44 - $79 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
As a part time, nonexempt Staff Pharmacist you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy services. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact by ensuring the accuracy of medication orders, verifying technician-prepared products, and safeguarding controlled substances. You’ll contribute to a high-performing team by mentoring new staff, maintaining seamless daily operations, and supporting the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance. This position will be located within Cedar Springs Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO.

Requirements

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree with equivalent and acceptable experience from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• Licensure in good standing as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Colorado

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Pharmacist in a Hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for clinical appropriateness based on patient condition, organ function, disease state, and concurrent therapies
• Gather and interpret key patient information, including allergies, renal/hepatic function, medication history, and other data relevant to safe and effective drug therapy
• Accurately process and verify physician drug orders in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide medication‑related guidance and clinical recommendations

Benefits

• 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).
• The hourly pay for this role will range from $44.09 to $78.70 per hour based on full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level