Dispensing Pharmacist at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

160600.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Workflow Management, Insurance Processing, Compliance, Inventory Management, MS Office, Clinical Experience, EMR Systems, Dispensing Systems, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Pharmacy Regulations, Counseling, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Process Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. We are currently conducting a search for a full-time Dispensing Pharmacist to join a growing team of colleagues at our customer site, Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY, to provide outstanding service to patients with complex, specialty diseases to help them achieve improved clinical outcomes. Primary Responsibilities: Dispensing & Patient Care: Accurately dispense prescription medications in compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards while providing in-person counseling on usage, side effects, and interactions. Build trust with patients to support adherence and safety Workflow Management: Lead daily pharmacy operations, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain service quality during high-volume periods. Foster a collaborative team environment through solid interpersonal and leadership skills, encouraging open communication, mutual respect, and continuous development Insurance & Compliance: Process insurance claims, manage rejections, and ensure timely reimbursements. Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy regulations, including audit preparedness Inventory Management: Monitor and manage pharmacy inventory, place orders, and conduct regular audits. Handle expired or recalled products in accordance with policy 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: PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree with equivalent and acceptable experience from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Licensed to practice, or the ability to become licensed as a Pharmacist in the applicable state Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Calendar Proven ability to start from scratch, execute quickly and accurately without pre-defined processes and protocols, and an interest in defining such processes and protocols for the future Preferred Qualifications: Residency training Board Certification 1+ years of clinical experience or residency equivalent is preferred, but all candidates will be considered Ambulatory or specialty experience Proficiency in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, Cerner or Meditech Proficiency with dispensing systems such as Willow Ambulatory, QS1, RX30, Computer Rx, etc. along with experience in pharmacy dispensing 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 salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually 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.

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Responsibilities

The Dispensing Pharmacist will accurately dispense prescription medications and provide in-person counseling to patients. They will also lead daily pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with regulations.