Specialty Fulfillment Pharmacist - Flint, MI

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.

We are seeking a Specialty Fulfillment Pharmacist to support specialty pharmacy operations in a high-volume, technology-enabled fulfillment center. This role is focused on prescription verification and medication fulfillment, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency in the processing and distribution of specialty medications.

This is a mostly non-patient-facing role within an automated, production-driven pharmacy environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Dispense a variety of medications and supplies, including specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, IV therapies, enteral products, and unit doses in accordance with state and federal regulations  
• Support the fulfillment of complex specialty therapies, including medications for conditions such as oncology, HIV, and multiple sclerosis  
• May support or perform duties aligned with Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) responsibilities to ensure regulatory and operational compliance  
• Verify prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and regulatory compliance throughout processing and dispensing  
• Perform final quality checks prior to medications being packaged and shipped  
• Support end-to-end fulfillment, including picking, labeling, packaging, and shipping preparation, ensuring all required medications, supplies, and patient education materials are included  
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians and clerks to direct workflow and ensure timely completion of daily order volumes  
• Assist with inventory and supply management, including ordering, storage, and handling of specialty and temperature-sensitive medications  
• Support pharmacy operations such as filling dispensing units and assisting with equipment monitoring, calibration, and maintenance  
• Operate within automated systems and fulfillment workflows in a high-volume environment  
• Maintain compliance with all pharmacy laws, regulations, professional standards, and company policies  
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives  

Work Environment & Schedule

• On-site role in Flint, MI
• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Monday-Friday (no weekends or major holidays)
• Rotating shifts: 
  • 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Fast-paced, high-volume fulfillment environment with team-based workflow

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 of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in the State of Michigan
• Willingness and ability to obtain multi-state pharmacist licensure with company support
• Ability to obtain additional pharmacist licensure within 2 years of hire, including:
  • AL, AK, AR, CA, Guam, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MS, NE, NV, OK, OR, TN, TX, VA, WV
• Ability to work on-site in Flint, MI
• Ability to transport, move, and handle materials up to 40 lbs as part of medication supply handling, and shipping requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of pharmacist experience (retail, hospital, managed care, or specialty)
• Experience in high-volume or fulfillment environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven solid attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced setting

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $44 to $79 per hour 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.