Specialty Pharmacist Full Time
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.
About the role
As a Specialty Pharmacist you will provide high-touch support to patients with complex, specialty diseases, helping them achieve better outcomes through personalized care and consistent engagement. You'll enroll and retain patients, deliver exceptional service, and act as a trusted resource throughout their therapy journey to maximize their access to pharmacy care. You'll resolve drug-related issues, educate patients and healthcare providers, coordinate clinical and billing projects, and contribute to formulary and compliance efforts. You'll also serve as a specialty medication expert, continuously expanding your knowledge through research and writing.
Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy
- Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients
- Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards
- Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events
- Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow
- Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements
Qualifications
- ACPE-accredited PharmD degree
- Active applicable state pharmacist license in good standing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
- MS Pharmacy and/or Board certification
Schedule
Pharmacy Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Scheduled hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay
The hourly pay for this role will range from $44 - $79 per hour based on full-time employment.
Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer:
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)