Job Description

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.** As a Specialty Fulfillment Pharmacist, you'll primarily be responsible for performing the final quality check on our members' prescription orders, assisting in all areas of Pharmacy Fulfillment, and acting as a resource for the entire Fulfillment Team while also flexing to support other operational duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Perform initial telephonic counseling support and education of patients related to their medication(s) and disease state(s) at designated intervals following our Patient Disease State Management Procedure + Follow up with providers, payers and manufacture partners as necessary to optimize patient care outcomes + Implement strategies to optimize patient therapy persistence and adherence + Perform drug utilization review and evaluation of services and products + Train interns on system process + Introduce interns to specialty pharmacy and provide disease state training associated with disease states managed by interns + Train interns to complete telephonic patient management and all stated tasks above utilizing the four preceptor pillars: instructing, modeling, coaching and facilitating + Assign intern projects that provide value to the organization while also serving as a learning experience of the intern + Review and deliver feedback to interns on projects in an objective and timely manner + Track and drive patient care metrics (quality and quantity) with APPE interns and self + Work with Pharmacy Operations, Quality Affairs, and Information Technology (IT) to maintain and implement clinical services and programs + Work with Pharmacy Operations and IT in updating and maintaining clinical content and medication information in our patient management system + Supervise pharmacy interns including training, project evaluation and performance + Provide intern audits along with formative and summative evaluations and feedback 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 of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy + Pharmacy license in good standing in the state which they are practicing and the ability to become licensed in the State of Arizona within 90 days + 2+ years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist or successful completion of a PGY-1 residency + Ability to become a preceptor for colleges of pharmacy by July 2025 **Preferred Qualifications:** + PGY1 Pharmacy Residency trained + Certified Specialty Pharmacist + 1+ years of experience in specialty pharmacy + Demonstrated experience organizing and managing multiple priorities + Proven solid communication skills - verbal and written + Demonstrated ability to supervise support staff and ensure an efficient work flow + Proven ability to work accurately in a fast paced environment + Proven commitment to company values and the ability to be a solid team player + Proven high level of Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) + Proven self-driven + Proven passion for teaching and precepting + Proven ability to cast a vision for interns in the role of specialty pharmacy in terms of not only what it is, but what it can be and the impact they can have as specialty pharmacists The hourly range for this role is $43.17 to $84.95 per hour 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. _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._

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