Consulting Pharmacist Specialty – 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 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.

 

Optum is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Consulting Pharmacist to join our Specialty Pharmacy team. This telephonic-based role is focused on providing high-quality clinical support and medication counseling to patients and prescribers through inbound calls. As a Consulting Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, effective, and personalized medication therapy for individuals managing complex health conditions.

 

Must reside within an approximate 50-mile radius of: Birmingham, Alabama (hybrid schedule), Phoenix, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Jeffersonville, Indiana, Flint, Michigan or Columbus, Mississippi.

 

The shift for this position is Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm local time, one evening per week until 7:30 pm local time and Saturday rotation (5-6 per year).

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Verify the accuracy of prescriptions translated by pharmacy technicians
• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of a patient’s drug therapy through drug utilization review, while meeting department standards for productivity and quality
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations pertaining to the dispensing of controlled substances and the maintenance of required records
• Provide drug information to patients and co-workers
• Communicate and interact with members and other health care providers regarding a member’s drug therapy
• Complete other tasks and assignments as it relates to the practice of pharmacy

 

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 or Doctorate Degree of Pharmacy (PharmD) 
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state(s) of Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Michigan or Mississippi
• 1+ years of Pharmacist experience
• Ability to navigate MS Office and a Windows based environment including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Availability to train (potentially on-site) Monday – Friday during dayshift business hours for up to 4 weeks.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• High volume retail pharmacy experience
• Pharmacist experience in mail order (PBM setting)

 

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

 

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 $43.22 to $77.21 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.