Specialty Pharmacist: Complex Therapies & Patient Outcomes

UnitedHealth Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Specialty Pharmacist in Hawaii to provide high-touch patient support for complex diseases, enroll and retain patients, and coordinate clinical and billing projects. You will act as a specialist in specialty medications and contribute to formulary and compliance efforts.

Responsibilities include educating patients and providers, managing prior authorizations, and collaborating with care teams to maximize access and outcomes.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree (ACPE-accredited) or BS in Pharmacy.
• Active Hawaii pharmacist license in good standing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Review and manage specialty medication therapies for complex, chronic, or high-cost conditions.
• Provide patient education and counseling on adherence, administration, side effects, and outcomes.
• Coordinate care with providers, payers, and manufacturers to ensure therapy access and continuity.
• Oversee prior authorizations and utilization management, ensuring compliance with payer and program requirements.
• Monitor effectiveness and safety of therapy, including lab values, adherence metrics, and patient-reported outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with REMS and accreditation standards, including documentation and reporting requirements.
• Support quality initiatives and outcomes reporting, meeting specialty pharmacy performance and regulatory metrics.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Hawaii Pharmacist License

Board Certification (Preferred)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Specialty Pharmacist in Hawaii to provide high-touch patient support for complex diseases, enroll and retain patients, and coordinate clinical and billing projects. You will act as a specialist in specialty medications and contribute to formulary and compliance efforts.

Responsibilities include educating patients and providers, managing prior authorizations, and collaborating with care teams to maximize access and outcomes.