Remote Specialty Pharmacist — MTM & Patient Education

UnitedHealth Group; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's OptumRx is redefining specialty pharmacy care by linking patients with dedicated pharmacists to support complex therapies and improve outcomes. This fully remote role delivers personalized clinical support and education across the specialty medication journey.

You'll conduct MTM consultations, review formulary changes, and collaborate with patients, prescribers, and pharmacy teams to ensure continuity of care while complying with all laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license.
• 2+ years of pharmacist experience in specialty/retail/ambulatory care.
• Proven patient counseling and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations related to specialty medication therapies.
• Complete MTM calls and clinical assessments.
• Review formulary changes and support medication transitions.
• Collaborate with patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and pharmacy teams to support continuity of care.
• Document patient interactions, therapy adherence, and medication-related concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support quality assurance and patient care improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient counseling

Time management

Education

BS in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's OptumRx is redefining specialty pharmacy care by linking patients with dedicated pharmacists to support complex therapies and improve outcomes. This fully remote role delivers personalized clinical support and education across the specialty medication journey.

You'll conduct MTM consultations, review formulary changes, and collaborate with patients, prescribers, and pharmacy teams to ensure continuity of care while complying with all laws and company policies.