Home Delivery Pharmacist

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East Berlin, CT, USA
In-Office
44-79 Hourly
Entry level
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The Role
Provides pharmaceutical care for long-term and post-acute care residents by verifying prescriptions, conducting medication reviews, supporting safe dispensing, managing regulatory compliance, overseeing distribution and inventory, and advising healthcare professionals and facility staff. The pharmacist also contributes to quality assurance, medication safety, performance improvement, and medication-related education while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced home delivery pharmacy environment.
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Requisition Number: 2392907
Explore opportunities with PharmScript, part of the Optum family of businesses. PharmScript is one of the nation's leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post-acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients. Be part of our team that's dedicated to delivering safe, accurate and timely medication to those who need it most. PharmScript is a place where you can thrive and contribute. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
In this role, you'll provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through routine and emergency drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for various drug distribution systems to the facilities. You'll also be responsible for ensuring that standards are maintained, policies carried out, and objectives accomplished. Consistently ensure that the appropriate drug product reaches the customer safely. Always a team player, you're eager to support your colleagues by sharing knowledge and leadership to support the overall goals of the pharmacy and needs of customers.
Location: Pharmscript Home Delivery Pharmacy: 80 Clark Dr, Unit 2BC, East Berlin, CT
Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours between the schedule of 12:30pm-11:00pm
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Review and verify prescription orders to ensure accurate dispensing, medication safety, and regulatory compliance for long-term care residents.
  • Conduct medication regimen reviews and collaborate with prescribers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize resident medication therapy.
  • Provide clinical support and drug information, including recommendations related to dosing, therapeutic alternatives, drug interactions, and adverse effects.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations, including controlled substance management, documentation, and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Oversee medication distribution processes, inventory management, and timely delivery of medications to assigned facilities.
  • Participate in quality assurance, medication safety, and performance improvement initiatives to promote positive resident outcomes.
  • Support facility staff through education, consultation, and assistance with medication-related questions and concerns.

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:
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy required.
  • Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice (Connecticut)
  • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

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 - $79 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.

Skills Required

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy
  • Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in Connecticut
  • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

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Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.

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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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