Specialty Pharmacist: Patient Care & Access

Optum; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

CPS, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Specialty Pharmacist to deliver high-touch care for patients with complex diseases across the CT and NY regions. You will educate patients, coordinate with providers, and manage prior authorizations while supporting formulary and compliance initiatives.

The role emphasizes patient engagement, access optimization, and ongoing professional development within a large health services network.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with recent pharmacist experience.
• Active Connecticut pharmacist license in good standing.
• Active New York pharmacist license in good standing or able to obtain within 1 year.
• 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 per payer and program requirements.
• Monitor therapy effectiveness and safety including lab values and patient-reported outcomes.
• Ensure REMS and accreditation documentation and reporting requirements are met.

Skills

Active CT license

Active NY license or ability to obtain

Pharmacy licensure requirement

Education

PharmD (ACPE-accredited) or BS in Pharmacy with recent pharmacist experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CPS, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Specialty Pharmacist to deliver high-touch care for patients with complex diseases across the CT and NY regions. You will educate patients, coordinate with providers, and manage prior authorizations while supporting formulary and compliance initiatives.

The role emphasizes patient engagement, access optimization, and ongoing professional development within a large health services network.