Specialty Pharmacist - Patient Care & Access Expert

Optum; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 89,900 - 160,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock purchase program

401(k) plan

Incentive programs

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Specialty Pharmacist to provide personalized, high-touch support to patients with complex specialty disease states. You will help patients navigate their therapy journey, improve medication access, and achieve better clinical outcomes through education, engagement, and ongoing support.

You will work as a trusted clinical resource for patients and providers while supporting specialty pharmacy operations, enrollment, retention, and compliance initiatives in a collaborative

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS in Pharmacy.
• Active Mississippi pharmacist license in good standing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
• MS Pharmacy and/or Board Certification (preferred).
• 1+ years pharmacist experience (hospital setting preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to patients with specialty medication needs.
• Enroll and retain patients throughout their therapy journey.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and patient care.
• Resolve drug-related issues and medication concerns.
• Educate patients and healthcare providers on specialty therapies.
• Coordinate clinical, operational, and billing-related projects.
• Support formulary management and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Serve as a specialty medication subject matter expert.
• Conduct research and contribute to clinical writing and knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Help maximize patient access to specialty pharmacy services and therapies.

Skills

Patient interaction

Clinical problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Mississippi pharmacist license

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Optum is hiring a Specialty Pharmacist to provide personalized, high-touch support to patients with complex specialty disease states. You will help patients navigate their therapy journey, improve medication access, and achieve better clinical outcomes through education, engagement, and ongoing support.

You will work as a trusted clinical resource for patients and providers while supporting specialty pharmacy operations, enrollment, retention, and compliance initiatives in a collaborative