Clinical Pharmacist – Remote

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.

We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to work as a member of our population health interdisciplinary care management team providing clinical support to advocate for safe and effective medication use and access. The Clinical Pharmacist will have clinical practice experience with evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations including but not limited to diabetes mellitus, heart failure, coronary artery disease, COPD, asthma as well as familiarity with medical conditions managed by common specialty medications such as inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid conditions, behavioral health and multiple sclerosis. The Clinical Pharmacist will be able to advocate on behalf of members by proactively engaging with internal and external business and clinical partners to assure members pharmacy-related needs are met.

The Clinical Pharmacist will need to be able to navigate multiple proprietary computerized platforms to review and provide written documentation of all activities. The Clinical Pharmacist will develop and foster relationships with clinical colleagues including RN case managers and medical directors as well as internal business partners. The Clinical Pharmacist will need solid interest in collaboratively developing innovative solutions in a fast-paced corporate environment with a vast array of both clinical and business partners and stakeholders and have both solid written and verbal communication skills. 

Schedule: Standard business hours Monday – Friday. 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and assess individual member clinical cases for medication-related opportunities and recommendations 
• Speak directly with medical plan members over the telephone to provide consultative medication-related advice 
• Provide written, consultative medication recommendations for interdisciplinary care management team members 
• Be directly available to provide verbal and written drug information responses to nursing, medical directors, and other interdisciplinary colleagues 
• Contact medical providers over the telephone as needed to discuss pharmacy-related consultative recommendations and provide benefit-related medication guidance 
• Develop and provide interdisciplinary pharmacy-related education materials and presentations 
• Actively participate in pharmacist engagement program enhancements and other duties as assigned 

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: 

• Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Pharmacist in employee’s state of residence
• Able to obtain active, unrestricted licensure to practice as a Pharmacist in the state of Kansas within 6-months of hire date funded by organization
• 3+ years of experience as a licensed Pharmacist
• 2+ years of direct patient/member interaction
• 2+ years of experience in Health Plan (Managed Care) or hospital or long – term care experience
• Solid clinical foundation: experience providing clinical pharmacy services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certification (BCPS or BCACP)
• 1+ years of managed care pharmacy benefits experience 
• Pharmacy practice, ambulatory care pharmacy, or primary care pharmacy residency 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 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.