Pharmacy Manager Specialty Full Time

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As a full time, exempt Optum/CPS Pharmacy Manager, Specialty Services at Cadillac Hospital (part of the Munson Medical Center Health System) you will oversee the operations of the chronic disease outpatient pharmacy. Duties include: planing, organizing, setting controls, and supervising activities in the Pharmacy according to policies, standards of practice of the profession, and State and Federal laws. You will also recommend innovations in the practice and function of the specialty pharmacy to administration and carry out mutually agreed upon programs. 

Schedule: This position is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with some on call. There are no nights, weekends or holidays. 

About the Facility:Cadillac Hospital has received a 5-star CMS rating for overall hospital quality, one of just 10 hospitals in Michigan to receive this top rating based on quality measures. You can be assured your care will be excellent, safe, and delivered with warmth and friendliness because our physicians and staff care for you - and about you. Cadillac Hospital  is  part of  Munson Healthcare, Michigan's largest and leading health care system consists of the Munson Team of medical experts, nine award-winning community hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 30 counties.

The Foster Family Community Health Center, formerly called the Munson Community Health Center, is the front door to services provided at Munson Medical Center and elsewhere in the Munson Healthcare system. People from around northern Michigan use Foster Family Community Health Center for pre-operative testing, pain management, rehabilitation therapies, urgent care, sleep disorders, and many other diagnostic services. 

About the Pharmacy:  The Specialty Pharmacy will utilize PioneerRx or a similar program.  The Pharmacy hours will be Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Direct specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring timely access to complex and high-cost therapies
• Lead and develop specialty pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, liaisons, and support teams-may lead a team of up to 5-10 Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
• Oversee payer access, prior authorization, and reimbursement workflows, optimizing time-to-therapy
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, REMS, and regulatory requirements, including documentation and audits
• Monitor clinical, financial, and operational performance metrics, driving quality and outcomes improvement
• Collaborate with providers, manufacturers, and health system partners to support therapy access and care coordination
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives, supporting program growth, patient access, and sustainability
  
  

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:

• B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Michigan Pharmacist licensure active and in good standing
• 3+ years of experience in a retail and/or specialty pharmacy 
• Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems
• Demonstrated good communications skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting

Preferred Qualification:

• 1+ years of experience in a pharmacy supervisory position in a hospital, specialty or retail setting 
• Experience with Chronic disease
  

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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.  

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