PGY-1 Managed Care Residency Program

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 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.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of OptumRx’s formulary and clinical programs through pharmacy analytics and strategic planning
• Work with a leading analytic team to develop and present claims data analyses that measure outcomes and patterns of medication use
• Assist with evaluation of pharmacoeconomic and clinical data ∙ Promote fact-based and data driven decisions
• Develop leadership skills

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:

• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program
• Licensed as an intern or graduate intern in the state of California prior to start date
• Licensed as a pharmacist in the state of California prior to November 1st of the academic year; Failure to obtain licensure by this time will result in cessation of the program and termination of your position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and pharmacy-related software
• Demonstrated knowledge of a managed care pharmacy practice with a desire to pursue a career in managed care pharmacy
• Demonstrated practice of and high-level skill in multi-tasking, championing change, initiative, customer service, interpersonal relations including building relationships and resolving conflict, decision making, problem solving, teamwork, and verbal and written communication
• Willing or ability to be repetitively standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, stretching, and reaching
• Experience conducting research and analysis
• Proven leadership skills to work in faced paced specialty environment
• Proven ability to maintain honesty, integrity, and high levels of efficiency and accuracy at all times

The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $100,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.