Specialty Pharmacist

Optum; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 89,900 - 160,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock purchase program

401(k) plan

Incentive programs

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Specialty Pharmacist to provide personalized, high-touch support to patients with complex specialty disease states. You will help patients navigate their therapy journey, improve medication access, and achieve better clinical outcomes through education, engagement, and ongoing support.

You will work as a trusted clinical resource for patients and providers while supporting specialty pharmacy operations, enrollment, retention, and compliance initiatives in a collaborative

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS in Pharmacy.
• Active Mississippi pharmacist license in good standing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
• MS Pharmacy and/or Board Certification (preferred).
• 1+ years pharmacist experience (hospital setting preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to patients with specialty medication needs.
• Enroll and retain patients throughout their therapy journey.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and patient care.
• Resolve drug-related issues and medication concerns.
• Educate patients and healthcare providers on specialty therapies.
• Coordinate clinical, operational, and billing-related projects.
• Support formulary management and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Serve as a specialty medication subject matter expert.
• Conduct research and contribute to clinical writing and knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Help maximize patient access to specialty pharmacy services and therapies.

Skills

Patient interaction

Clinical problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Mississippi pharmacist license

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialty Pharmacist

CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Specialty Pharmacist to provide personalized, high-touch support to patients with complex specialty disease states. In this role, you will help patients navigate their therapy journey, improve medication access, and achieve better clinical outcomes through education, engagement, and ongoing support.

You will serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients and healthcare providers while supporting specialty pharmacy operations, patient enrollment and retention, medication management, compliance activities, and clinical initiatives. This position is ideal for a pharmacist who enjoys patient interaction, clinical problem-solving, and working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

What you will do

• Provide individualized support to patients with specialty medication needs
• Enroll and retain patients throughout their therapy journey
• Deliver exceptional customer service and patient care
• Resolve drug-related issues and medication concerns
• Educate patients and healthcare providers on specialty therapies
• Coordinate clinical, operational, and billing-related projects
• Support formulary management and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Serve as a specialty medication subject matter expert
• Conduct research and contribute to clinical writing and knowledge-sharing efforts
• Help maximize patient access to specialty pharmacy services and therapies

What You'll Need

• ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS in Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience
• Active State of Mississippi pharmacist license in good standing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Pharmacy and/or Board Certification
• 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience (hospital setting preferred)

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Salary range: $89,900 - $160,600 annually
  • Compensation is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other job-related factors.
• Eligible employees may receive access to:
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Employee stock purchase opportunities
  • 401(k) contribution program
  • Additional benefits and incentives subject to eligibility requirements

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. 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.