Clinical Pharmacist Utilization Management – Remote PST

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.

 

Unique opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to improve patient care and outcomes through completion of utilization management functions for value-based patients in the Optum West region.

 

This is a full-time position with variable hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm MST or PST, Monday – Friday (Five 8-hour days).  Rotating weekend coverage. 100% telecommuter position.

 

Under general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for evaluating medication utilization and prior authorization requests for specialty oncology and non-oncology ambulatory injectable and/or infusion medications as related to member benefits, medical necessity, site of service, and evidence based clinical guidelines.

 

If you possess a current unrestricted Pharmacist license to practice in AZ, CA, NM, NV, UT, ID, WA or OR and able to work 8a-6p PST, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Completes assigned daily prior authorization case reviews to meet production and performance metrics as determined by the department to maintain compliant timeliness standards
• Review specialty medication prior authorization requests according to established treatment protocols, clinical criteria/guidelines, regulatory requirements and member benefits to ensure consistent and accurate application of clinical criteria & the determination is made within the defined processing times to meet regulatory requirements
• Knowledgeable of current and emerging clinical trends
• Provide internal and external clinical pharmacy subject matter consultation to members, physicians, prescribers, nurses, and pharmacists
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with other teams and leaders
• Assist with user acceptance testing for new clinical programs and system enhancements
• Ensure and evaluate quality controls and implement opportunities for performance improvement in pharmacy practice specific to specialty pharmacy
• Research and awareness about drug information to maintain drug knowledge and disease state understanding for application to prior authorization reviews
• Follow all policies and procedures, SOPs related to the job
• Performs all other related duties/activities 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:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD)
• Current unrestricted Pharmacist license to practice in AZ, CA, NM, NV, UT, ID, WA or OR
• Willing to pursue licensure in additional states to include AZ, CA, NM, NV, UT, ID, WA & OR
• 3+ years of experience as a Prior Authorization Pharmacist or Clinical Pharmacist, conducting such activities as medication therapy management, clinical rounds, disease state management, etc. Relevant experience includes ANY of the following or a combination thereof:
  • Retail pharmacy
  • Pharmacy Benefit Management 
  • Infusion or hospital pharmacy experience 
• Experience working in a metric-driven environment 
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven excellent relationship building skills
• Proven solid analytical and PC operation skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)
• 1+ years of experience in Oncology Setting
• Certified Geriatric Pharmacist
• AZ Unrestricted Pharmacist License
• CO Unrestricted Pharmacist License
• NM Unrestricted Pharmacist License
• NV Unrestricted Pharmacist License
• UT Unrestricted Pharmacist License
• WA Unrestricted Pharmacist License
• OR Unrestricted Pharmacist License
• ID Unrestricted Pharmacist License
• Proven knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payor guidelines
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills to demonstrate leadership and initiative

 

*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 salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually 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.