Specialty Pharmacist Full Time

Optum; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 60,614 - 108,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives

Stock purchase plan

401k plan

Job summary

CPS, part of the Optum family, is hiring a full-time Specialty Pharmacist to provide safe, accurate pharmacy services and mentor staff. This hands-on role verifies orders, oversees controlled substances, and supports the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance.

Based at Oaklawn Hospital in Michigan, the position offers Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, 40 hours weekly, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree required.
• MI Pharmacist license in good standing.
• MI Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage specialty medication therapies for complex conditions.
• Provide patient education and counseling on adherence and outcomes.
• Coordinate care with providers, payers, and manufacturers for therapy access.

Skills

Pharmacy software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree

PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a full-time, nonexempt Specialty Pharmacist you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy services. This is a hands‑on opportunity to make a direct impact by ensuring the accuracy of medication orders, verifying technician‑prepared products, and safeguarding controlled substances. You'll contribute to a high‑performing team by mentoring new staff, maintaining seamless daily operations, and supporting the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance.

Schedule

This full-time, nonexempt position will work 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Location

Oaklawn Hospital was founded in 1925 as a 12‑bed hospital in a residential home, funded by a group of visionary philanthropists. Now, over 100 years later, we are licensed for 77 acute care beds and a 17‑bed inpatient psychiatric unit. Our service area includes Calhoun County and parts of Branch and Eaton counties with a medical staff of more than 300 providers representing over 50 specialties.

Pharmacy Hours

The pharmacy utilizes Arbor, Athena, and ScriptPro. Pharmacy hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and manage specialty medication therapies for complex, chronic, or high‑cost conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling, focusing 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

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

• ACPE‑accredited pharmacy degree
• Current Michigan Pharmacist license in good standing
• Current MI Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Proficient computer skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD
• Experience in hospital or retail setting
• Prior Authorization experience

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.