Specialty Pharmacist - Onsite

UnitedHealth Group; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

incentive and recognition programs

equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s CPS division is hiring a Specialty Pharmacist onsite in Maryland, focusing on high-touch care for patients with complex, specialty diseases. You will enroll and retain patients, educate providers, manage prior authorizations, and contribute to formulary and compliance efforts.

The ideal candidate holds an ACPE-accredited PharmD (or BS) and a Maryland license, with 1+ years hospital experience preferred and MS or board certification beneficial.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree or BS in Pharmacy with pharmacist experience.
• Active Maryland pharmacist license in good standing.
• MS Pharmacy and/or Board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage specialty medication therapies for complex conditions.
• Provide patient education and counseling on adherence, administration, and outcomes.
• Coordinate care with providers, payers, and manufacturers to ensure therapy access.
• Oversee prior authorizations and utilization management per payer requirements.
• Monitor therapy effectiveness and safety including labs and patient-reported outcomes.
• Ensure REMS and accreditation standards compliance and reporting.

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy

Maryland pharmacist license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Specialty Pharmacist - Onsite (2395036)

Specialty Pharmacist - Onsite - 2395036

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 Specialty Pharmacist you will provide high-touch support to patients with complex, specialty diseases, helping them achieve better outcomes through personalized care and consistent engagement. You’ll enroll and retain patients, deliver exceptional service, and act as a trusted resource throughout their therapy journey to maximize their access to pharmacy care. Responsibilities include resolving drug-related issues, educating patients and healthcare providers, coordinating clinical and billing projects, and contributing to formulary and compliance efforts. You’ll also serve as a specialty medication expert, continuously expanding your knowledge through research and writing.

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 PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience
• Active State of Maryland pharmacist license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Pharmacy and/or Board certification
• 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience (hospital setting preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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
• 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 salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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