Clinical Pharmacist - Remote

Optum; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Insight is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the ACO Practice Extend team. You will manage medication therapy for patients, optimize regimens, and coordinate follow-up with providers to improve outcomes and reduce cost of care.

The role offers remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with a schedule that may include two evenings per week. Licensure in multiple states may be required; strong communication and clinical knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited school.
• Current pharmacist licensure in state of residence in good standing.
• Active Florida pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Ability to obtain additional state licensures as needed.
• 3+ years of direct patient care MTM/CMR experience in a clinical setting.
• Spanish/English bilingual.
• Ability to work evenings (up to 7pm local time).
• Strong communication with patients and providers.
• Robust knowledge of guideline-directed disease state management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Comprehensive Medication Reviews for high-risk patients and referrals.
• Perform Targeted Medication Reviews for high-cost meds with lower-cost alternatives.
• Coordinate follow-up with Care Team for patient and provider engagement.
• Apply MTM skills to optimize therapies and reduce adverse events.
• Communicate actionable drug-therapy recommendations to providers.
• Interpret clinical information, MTM data, and benefit information in EMRs.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Effective communication

Flexible schedule incl two evenings

Pharmacist licensure in state ofresid¬

Experience with MTM/CMR

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

OptumInsightis improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, andultimately consumers. Our deepexpertisein the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management,qualityand revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist as an addition to the Optum Insight ACO Practice Extend care team. You will work alongside our Care Team's RN Care Coordinator and Clinical Administrative Coordinator to improve the health outcomes of the patients we serve. The Practice Extend Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the medication therapy management of patients attributed to Provider Practices participating in the Optum Insight ACO Practice Extend Program. The Clinical Pharmacist optimizes medication therapy, mitigates risk of adverse drug effects, coordinates follow-up care, improves patient outcomes, and reduces health plan 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

• Work with a Care Team of a Care Coordinator and Clinical Administrative Coordinator to support patient and provider engagement for Care Coordination and Medication Therapy Management
• Conduct Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) for patients identified as High Risk and patients who are referred by participating primary care providers (PCPs)
• Conduct Targeted Medication Reviews (TMRs) for patients on high-cost prescription medications with lower-cost alternatives
• Triage patients to Clinical Care Coordinator for follow-up assistance as needed (e.g., provider appointment scheduling, locating preferred specialist(s), enrollment in clinical programs, provider referrals, etc.)
• Apply clinical knowledge, therapeutic guidelines, and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) skills to avoid drug therapy problems, optimize therapeutic outcomes, ensure patient safety, and improve cost-effectiveness
• Engage providers and effectively communicate actionable, succinct, patient-specific drug-therapy recommendations
• Utilize multiple applications, platforms, electronic medical records (EMRs), etc. to interpret clinical information, pharmacy claims, and benefit information
• Document all MTM interventions and recommendations timely and accurately within technology platform
• Present patient case examples of successful MTM interventions and Care Team impact to program leadership, health plan executives, and/or external providers

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 (Pharm.D.) degree
• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Current Pharmacist licensure in state of residence in good standing with no ongoing disciplinary actions
• Active Florida pharmacist licensure in good standing
• Ability to obtain additional state licensures based upon business need
• 3+ years of direct patient care experience conducting Medication Therapy Management and Comprehensive Medication Reviews in a clinical setting
• Spanish/English bilingual
• Ability to work flexible schedule, that would include two evenings (up to 7pm local time), to accommodate business needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, engage providers, collaborate with team members, and present to internal team and/or external providers
• Robust therapeutic knowledge in guideline-directed disease state management
• Proven success in developing and communicating actionable, succinct, patient-specific drug-therapy recommendations to providers
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to incorporate frequent process changes into established workflows within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-motivated, organized, and efficient
• Knowledge of pharmacy benefits, drug utilization review, and formulary management

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Arizona pharmacist licensure in good standing
• Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCACP)
• PGY1/PGY2 residency training
• Experience in utilizing AI tools to support clinical and administrative efficiency
• Experience in population health management and Value-Based Care
• Experience in HEDIS and STARS Quality Measures
• Experience working in a remote patient outreach capacity
• 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 $91,700 - $163,700 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.