Staff Pharmacist - Culinary Health Center - Part Time

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a member of an engaged workforce, the staff pharmacist will work with other healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of exceptional patient care to participating members of the Culinary Health Fund.

Location: Culinary Health Center: 6350 S Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV

Schedule: 24 hours week, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturdays between the hours of 7:30 am - 7:00 pm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide concurrent drug utilization reviews to counsel patient medication therapies and monitor for drug - drug and drug - disease interactions and adverse effects
• Provide medication counseling and education of durable medical devices specific to diabetic patient population
• Support services at the pharmacy operations level for improved patient communication and education
• Support solid focus on providing a superior level of customer service
• Support the maintenance of consistent inventory levels reflective of plan approved formulary
• Maintain prescriptions in a manner that complies with all legal requirements, including OBRA'90
• Transfer prescriptions as necessary
• Provide and administer vaccinations to patients
• Handle inbound / outbound physician calls to validate and fulfill prescription information
• Provide accurate and consistent service levels, focusing on timely and accurate medication distribution
• Coordinate with other departments and team members within Optum to provide maximum level of service
• Ensure adherence and compliance with all state and federal regulations pertaining to the Pharmacy
• Support the management and training of pharmacy technicians
• Exhibit compliant and ethical behavior in the performance of job responsibilities, including complying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Optum Code of Conduct, Business Ethics Policies and Procedures and other policies and procedures applicable to position
• Perform other duties, as necessary, to meet the objectives of Optum

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of Nevada
• 2+ years of experience working as a licensed Pharmacist
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish

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.