UnitedHealth Group
At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Clinical Pharmacist Patient Care will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team to identify, prevent, and resolve drug therapy problems, improving member health, and decreasing total cost of care.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team to identify, prevent, and resolve drug therapy problems, improving member health, and decreasing total cost of care
Collaborate and coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team to provide pharmacy care to members served including but not limited to internal and external MDs, RNs, social workers, community health workers, behavioral health providers, housing coordinators, retail pharmacists etc.
Review and advise on medications and treatment plans (based on review of medical case notes, medication list and lab results) to improve outcomes and avoid potential drug interactions
Discuss with patients life issues affecting medication adherence and provide advice on improving drug regimen compliance
Advise patients on alternate Rx fill strategies of retail versus mail order and options for financial assistance
May outreach to providers on suspected medication abuse situations
Participate in the design, implementation, and execution of clinical pharmacy programs to improve member care and decrease barriers to pharmacy care
Review medication regimen for disease state for LTC facilities / hospice care / RN case managers / medical Directors / clients and provide summaries and guidance on future medication plans. Advice may include alternate drug therapies, stopping a medication and/or lower cost alternative
Review medical case notes to determine on-going medication treatment plan and project future medication costs
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:
PharmD from an accredited college or university
Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of residence
Willing/able to apply and obtain additional state pharmacist licensures per needs of the business
3+ years direct clinical pharmacist experience in a non-retail pharmacy environment
3+ years health plan or PBM experience
3+ years of experience/ability pulling reports from various data systems and synthesizing data
Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
Board certification
Proven analytic acumen; ability to analyze data to interpret clinically impactful insights
Ability to train and adapt to multiple claims systems, clinical dashboards, and reporting tools
Excellent presentation skills to a variety of key stakeholders including but not limited to leadership, health plans, interdisciplinary teams, etc.
3+ years large scale project management across matrix enterprise teams and functions
Experience working in EMR systems
Medical benefit experience
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al 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.
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.
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