Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory Care

Optum NM is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory Care to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

OptumCare Network of New Mexico is a network of local doctors, hospitals, and specialists that help patients make well-informed decisions about their healthcare. The Clinical Pharmacy Team provides a variety of clinical services impacting Medical Management and CMS Stars Quality initiatives. The Clinical Pharmacist will be overseeing initiatives to improve medication adherence, assist with Medication Therapy Management, medication reconciliations post-discharge, and various retrospective drug utilization reviews for network providers per business needs.

 

The team comprises of clinical pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians that complete various functions to successfully meet the operational requirements of each clinical service. The work hours required will be during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

  

The Clinical Pharmacist will report to the Clinical Pharmacy Manager.  The clinical pharmacist will perform office visits with patients both virtually and in clinic according to a collaborative practice agreement. The Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for managing and overseeing therapy for patient for a variety of chronic conditions; including but not limited to diabetes hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, asthma, insomnia, obesity, smoking cessation, anticoagulation, and chronic pain.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee therapy for patient for a variety of chronic conditions; including but not limited to diabetes hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, asthma, insomnia, obesity, smoking cessation, anticoagulation, and chronic pain as part of a collaborative practice
• Utilize prescription and medical claim data to generate clinical recommendations according to Medication Therapy Management and Retrospective Drug Utilization Review program protocols 
• Provide clinical recommendations pertaining to, but not limited to, gaps in care, high risk medications, compliance and adherence, drug interactions, therapeutic substitution, and generic substitution 
• Utilize client formulary information to guide appropriate medication recommendations 
• Keep current with new and emerging clinical trends 
• Participate in departmental meetings to improve clinical programs and enhance processes 
• Share clinical information and department procedure protocols during client site visits 
• Assist with user acceptance testing for new clinical programs and system enhancements
• Follow all policies and procedures related to job
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental objectives 

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or higher
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of New Mexico 
• Solid customer service experience 
• Solid clinical pharmacy knowledge 
• Proven ability to work independently within a cross functional team environment 
• Proven interpersonal, consultative, and problem – solving skills 
• Willing to work flexible hours in a fast paced environment 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Pharmacist Clinician Licensure in NM or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Pharm.D. 
• Certified Diabetes Educator 
• BPS board certification 
• Experience in ambulatory care pharmacy
• Experience working as part of a collaborative practice.
• Experience with STAR and HEDIS performance measures.
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Bilingual Spanish
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven commitment to professionalism and a dedicated desire to advance patient care  

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.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.