Specialty Pharmacist Full Time

UnitedHealth Group; Marshall (MI); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group CPS division seeks a full-time Specialty Pharmacist to verify orders, mentor staff, and safeguard controlled substances at Oaklawn Hospital in Michigan.

40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm. Requires ACPE-accredited degree and MI Pharmacist license; MI Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain within 90 days; hospital/retail experience preferred.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree required.
• MI Pharmacist license in good standing.
• MI Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Proficient with pharmacy systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage specialty therapies for complex 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 for payer/program requirements.
• Monitor therapy safety and effectiveness via labs and adherence metrics.
• Ensure REMS and accreditation documentation compliance.
• Support quality initiatives and outcomes reporting.

Skills

Specialty pharmacy

Patient education

Care coordination

Prior authorizations

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy software

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree

PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Microsoft Office

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

Salary and Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Drug-Free Workplace Statement

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.