Specialty Pharmacist: Patient-Centered Access & Outcomes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Employee stock purchase opportunities

401(k) contribution program

Additional benefits and incentives

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's CPS, part of Optum, is seeking 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 serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients and healthcare providers while supporting specialty pharmacy operations, patient enrollment and

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS in Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience.
• Active State of Mississippi pharmacist license in good standing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

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

Office proficiency

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Mississippi pharmacist license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's CPS, part of Optum, is seeking 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 serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients and healthcare providers while supporting specialty pharmacy operations, patient enrollment and