Specialty Pharmacist: Patient Care & Access Leader

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

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Specialty Pharmacist in Maryland to provide high-touch support to patients with complex, specialty diseases and ensure access to therapy. You will enroll and retain patients, educate healthcare teams, and contribute to formulary and compliance efforts.

The role emphasizes coordinating with providers, payers, and manufacturers, overseeing prior authorizations, and monitoring outcomes to improve patient care and access.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS in Pharmacy.
• Active Maryland pharmacist license in good standing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• MS Pharmacy and/or Board certification preferred.
• 1+ years of hospital pharmacist experience preferred.

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 program requirements compliance.
• Monitor therapy effectiveness and safety, including lab values and patient-reported outcomes.
• Ensure REMS and accreditation standards compliance, including documentation and reporting.
• Support quality initiatives and outcomes reporting meeting specialty pharmacy metrics.

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or BS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Specialty Pharmacist in Maryland to provide high-touch support to patients with complex, specialty diseases and ensure access to therapy. You will enroll and retain patients, educate healthcare teams, and contribute to formulary and compliance efforts.

The role emphasizes coordinating with providers, payers, and manufacturers, overseeing prior authorizations, and monitoring outcomes to improve patient care and access.