Clinical Pharmacist - 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 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 Senior Community Care (SCC) Pharmacy Team provides a variety of services including Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP/IESNP) strategic Medication Adherence initiatives and clinical support for other Part D measures such as Medication Therapy Management (MTM), and Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD). The team also supports SCC providers via a clinical consultation, education, and deprescribing initiatives.

The Clinical Pharmacist will report to the Director of Clinical Pharmacist Patient Care within Optum Health. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacist will be to perform clinical chart reviews, End Stage Renal disease medication evaluations, identify drug therapy issues, influence appropriate prescribing, and improve member adherence. The pharmacist will be expected to make clinical recommendations for treating Heart Failure, COPD, and other common disorders. The pharmacist will participate in meetings with market clinical staff and provide therapeutic recommendations when necessary. The Clinical Pharmacist will be an integral part of a team of clinicians of varying disciplines working in collaboration to improve the well-being of our members.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, daylight shift

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize Stars Part D reporting and internal electronic medical record to identify members who are non-adherent by looking at claims, past medical history, and disease states
• Conduct clinical chart reviews and interpret clinical information (labs, problem lists, soap notes)
• Present chart review findings to corresponding APC and work to optimize the members medication regimen
• Provide education to both Clinical and non-clinical internal and external partners
• Provide clinical education on Disease State Management
• Lead meetings to review and improve medication adherence performance
• Participating and engaging on a team of other clinicians both in person and virtually
• Ability to work independently on projects and meet project deadlines
• Participate in meetings to determine strategies to meet goals for Part D measures
• Maintain Part D Measure knowledge and incorporate new measures into strategic plan as they arise
• Work with PBM to have medications inappropriately billed reprocessed through the member's part D plan
• Support projects with internal and external clinical collaborators
• Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge of chronic disease states and changes in pharmacy practice in adult and geriatric patient populations to serve as an authoritative information source on drugs and their utilization in therapy

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 or equivalent experience
• Active, unrestricted pharmacy license
• 5+ years of Pharmacy Practice experience to include 2+ years Clinical Practice experience
• Experience in a clinical setting, such as: Managed Care Organization, Clinic, Hospital, Consultant pharmacy, or Long-term Care pharmacy
• Comfortable making clinical recommendations based on available clinical guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed Residency
• Board Certification
• Willingness to obtain pharmacy licenses if needed in restricted states
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex, concurrent projects

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.