Clinical Pharmacist - Remote (Mountain Or Western Time Zones Preferred)

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.

The Clinical Pharmacist (Telecommute) to work as a member of our population health interdisciplinary care management team providing direct to consumer telephonic support to advocate for safe and effective medication use and access. The Clinical Pharmacist will have clinical practice experience with evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations including but not limited to diabetes mellitus, heart failure, coronary artery disease, COPD, asthma. Clinical Pharmacist will be able to compassionately interact with members telephonically, advocating on behalf of members, and reviewing/documenting in proprietary computerized platforms. Develop and foster relationships with clinical colleagues including RN case managers and medical directors as well as internal business partners. Need solid interest in collaboratively developing innovative solutions in a fast-paced corporate environment with a vast array of both clinical and business partners and stakeholders.

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday (*Working Hours until 8pm PST)

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Speak with medical plan members over the telephone discussing medications including providing consultative medication-related advice
• Provide written, consultative medication recommendations for interdisciplinary care management team members
• Actively participate in pharmacist engagement program enhancements and other duties as assigned
• Review and assess individual member clinical cases for medication-related opportunities and recommendations
• Be available during working hours to provide verbal and written drug information responses to nursing, medical director, and other interdisciplinary colleagues
• Develop and provide interdisciplinary pharmacy-related education materials and presentations

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:

• Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Pharmacist in employee's state of residence
• Active, unrestricted licensure to practice as Pharmacist in the state of Kansas or willing to obtain within 6-months of hire date funded by organization
• Intermediate computer skills including functional competency: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and proficiency to effectively learn digital documentation applications and platforms
• 3+ years of experience as a Licensed Pharmacist
• Proven to be highly motivated and self-sufficient working with minimal guidance on high performing team
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of managed care pharmacy benefits experience
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification
• Completed Pharmacist Residency Program (Pharmacy Practice, Primary Care, and/or Ambulatory Care)

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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

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