Home Infusion Pharmacist

Optum; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Home Infusion Pharmacy in Woburn, MA seeks a licensed pharmacist to dispense IG/Chronic meds, collaborate with patients and providers, and develop patient care plans under regulatory standards.

The role requires a PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy, MA license, 1+ year of practice, and comfort with Microsoft Outlook and Excel. This on-site position offers weekday hours with on-call rotation and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD is required.
• Current Massachusetts pharmacist license is required.
• 1+ year of pharmacy practice experience is preferred.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams is desired.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses IG/chronic medications and related supplies per regs and policies.
• Communicates with patients and providers to support safe therapy.
• Develops SOC patient care plans and monitors therapy outcomes.
• Oversees pharmacy technicians and supports staff.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and audits medication orders for accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Pharmacy knowledge

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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.

We seek a Home Infusion Pharmacist to perform professional duties and responsibilities associated with the processing of prescriptions onsite at our Home Infusion Pharmacy in Woburn, MA. This role is a critical function of the pharmacy to ensure patient safety and compliance and is responsible for: dispensing IG/Chronic medications, communicating with patients and providers, evaluating clinical appropriateness and accuracy of all medications and supplies, developing SOC patient care plans, and monitoring side effects and interactions.

Work schedule is Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm ET; will be required to participate in the On-call Pharmacist rotation every third week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Dispenses unit doses, specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, IV, enteral and related supplies following state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures
• Processes, packs and ships outgoing pharmacy orders, ensuring drug, related supplies, and patient collateral (education materials) are included
• Performs drug/supply ordering and inventory/warehouse duties, including proper storage of drugs and supplies and appropriate refrigeration of perishable product, monitors and adjust/calibrate pharmacy equipment, fill dispensing units
• Monitors and verifies all prescription orders upon creation and dispensing; calibrates dosing pumps as applicable
• Interprets provider prescription and creates order; accesses, inputs and retrieves prescription and medical/lab information from computer system; verifies whether order/drug is reimbursable/covered
• Contacts members/patients to validate data, resolve rejected claims, request payment information, establish priority of order or delivery details, consult on medication issues, and set up treatment in on-site facilities
• Preps and scans documents, verifies member/patient data, submits prescription orders in computer system
• Reviews medication orders and evaluates appropriateness and completeness of orders with consideration given to the special needs and behaviors of the specific age group served
• Verifies all prescriptions not directly received from the prescriber or physician’s agent
• Assesses the patient at the initiation of drug therapy, develops a patient care plan and drug monitoring regimen, and monitors the patient according to the care plan throughout the course of therapy
• Communicates with the patient, physician, nursing staff, other pharmacists, and other members of the health care team regarding patient status, response to therapy, and clinical objectives to ensure clinical outcomes are met
• Ensures compliance with all FDA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, OSHA, and other regulatory standards; follows all department policies and procedures
• Provides indirect oversight of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff
• Provides oversight of the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the pharmaceutical care provided to patients (consumers) as it relates to specialty products dispensed
  

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’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Current pharmacist’s license in the state of Massachusetts
• 1+ years of pharmacy practice experience
• Experience communicating and working effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Proven drug product and clinical pharmacy knowledge
• Intermediate level of proficiency with computers, Microsoft Outlook (ability to manage emails and calendar), and Microsoft Excel (ability to enter, sort, filter and interpret data)
• Ability to take calls after hours, weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Available to participate in the on-call rotation based on business needs
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of home infusion or home care experience
• Experience developing or operationalizing medication clinical guidelines and/or formulary development
• Experience working within a managed healthcare system
• Knowledge of WellSky CPR+ Dispensing Platform
• Knowledgeable in various infusion related therapies and ability to work through the complexity of therapy-related orders
  

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $44.00 to $79.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

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.