Home Infusion Pharmacist

UnitedHealth Group; Woburn (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum in Woburn, MA is seeking a Home Infusion Pharmacist to dispense IG/Chronic medications, communicate with patients and providers, and ensure safety and accuracy of all orders in an on-site Home Infusion Pharmacy.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, adherence to regulatory standards, and participation in the on-call rotation. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm ET, with on-call every third week.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in MA with PharmD or BA pharma degree.
• 1+ year pharmacy practice experience and team collaboration.
• Ability to manage prescriptions, billing and data in a computer system.

Responsibilities

• Dispense unit doses, injectables, IV and related supplies per regulations.
• Process, pack, and ship pharmacy orders with patient education materials.
• Order inventory, monitor refrigeration, and calibrate equipment as needed.
• Verify prescriptions and assess reimbursement eligibility.
• Communicate with patients, providers and health care staff about therapy and safety.
• Develop patient care plans and monitor outcomes per care protocol.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/DEA/State regulations and company policies.

Skills

Pharmacy license MA

Pharmacist communication

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Computer proficiency (Outlook, Excel)

After-hours on-call readiness

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or BS in Pharmacy)

Tools

WellSky CPR+ Dispensing Platform

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.

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.