Regional Clinical Pharmacist - Med Optimization & Strategy
Optum
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Job summary
OptumCare in California seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medication optimization initiatives across the West region. You'll collaborate with providers, nurses, and operational teams to improve utilization, affordability, and patient outcomes while supporting infusion-related programs.
Remote-first role with up to 10% travel within Southern California; require CA licensure and experience in clinical operations, data analysis, and program development.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy.
- PGY1 residency and 1 year of pharmacy experience OR 3 years infusion or hospital pharmacy experience.
- CA pharmacist licensure in good standing.
Responsibilities
- Lead clinical review activities for specialty medications, infusions, and high-cost therapies to support utilization, affordability, and quality outcomes.
- Provide clinical consultations on medication access, utilization management, and stewardship initiatives.
- Evaluate treatment plans for optimization, biosimilar use, formulary compliance, and cost-effective therapy alternatives.
- Monitor medication shortages and recalls with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Establish strong partnerships with physicians, infusion centers, and care management to implement medication management initiatives.
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Job description
OptumCare in California seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medication optimization initiatives across the West region. You'll collaborate with providers, nurses, and operational teams to improve utilization, affordability, and patient outcomes while supporting infusion-related programs.
Remote-first role with up to 10% travel within Southern California; require CA licensure and experience in clinical operations, data analysis, and program development.
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