Pharmacy Resident

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. 

Under direction of the Residency Program Director, the PGY1 Pharmacy Resident will build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work providing direct patient care. Obtain and evaluate patient medication regimens, allergies and past/current medical history. Design, recommend and monitor patient specific therapeutic regimens with evidence-based medicine. Use collaborative drug therapy management protocols for disease state management. Examples include diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pain management
• Participate and support guideline, pathway, and other disease management efforts. Participate in providing drug use feedback to providers using available data
• Complete a pharmacy resident project with the potential to improve/expand clinical pharmacy services at Oregon Medical Group
• Attend ASHP Midyear and participate in the residency showcase for recruiting of future PGY1 residents to Oregon Medical Group
• Lead/present in educational sessions to medical providers, pharmacist colleagues, and/or Oregon Medical Group patients as instructed by RPD or other preceptors
• Collaborates with nurse care managers to provide expert advice on prescribing practices for selected patients with complex and unstable disease to improve their health and prevent unnecessary hospital and emergency care costs
• Professional Practice: Remain current in pharmaceutical regulations and applicable laws, and advises Oregon Medical Group to ensure compliance
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee participation as an ad hoc member. Conduct formulary reviews and drug monographs

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 candidate
• Oregon Board of Pharmacy Intern or Registered Pharmacist license by the start date of the program
• Registered Pharmacist in the State of Oregon no later than September 1st of the first year of the program

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD
• Licensed as a pharmacy intern or graduate intern in the state of employment prior to start date
• Research experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of specialty pharmacy practice with a desire to pursue a career in specialty 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
• Demonstrated leadership skills to work in fast-paced specialty environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain honesty, integrity, and high levels of efficiency and accuracy at all times

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 $55,000 to $85,000 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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