Specialty Pharmacist - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's OptumRx is redefining specialty pharmacy care by linking patients with dedicated pharmacists to support complex therapies and improve outcomes. This fully remote role delivers personalized clinical support and education across the specialty medication journey.

You'll conduct MTM consultations, review formulary changes, and collaborate with patients, prescribers, and pharmacy teams to ensure continuity of care while complying with all laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license.
• 2+ years of pharmacist experience in specialty/retail/ambulatory care.
• Proven patient counseling and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations related to specialty medication therapies.
• Complete MTM calls and clinical assessments.
• Review formulary changes and support medication transitions.
• Collaborate with patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and pharmacy teams to support continuity of care.
• Document patient interactions, therapy adherence, and medication-related concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support quality assurance and patient care improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient counseling

Time management

Education

BS in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

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 behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

At OptumRx, a part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're redefining specialty pharmacy care by enabling pharmacists to connect with patients beyond a traditional retail or hospital setting. This role provides an opportunity to deliver personalized clinical support and education to patients receiving specialty medications, helping them navigate complex therapies and achieve the best possible outcomes. Through collaboration with patients, providers, and pharmacy teams, you will play a key role in supporting the specialty medication journey.

This is a fully remote position - Monday through Friday daytime hours (generally 8:00am - 5:30pm CDT, subject to change).

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient consultations related to specialty medication therapies
• Complete Medication Therapy Management (MTM) calls and clinical assessments
• Review formulary changes and support medication transitions due to insurance or coverage changes
• Collaborate with patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and pharmacy teams to support continuity of care
• Document patient interactions, therapy adherence, and medication-related concerns
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and company policies
• Support quality assurance and patient care improvement initiatives

Success in this role requires solid clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful patient relationships in a fast-paced, remote environment.

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:

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD degree
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license
• 2+ years of pharmacist experience preferably in specialty pharmacy, retail pharmacy, ambulatory care, managed care, or a related clinical setting
• Proven solid patient counseling and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD
• Specialty pharmacy experience
• Experience providing telephonic patient care, medication counseling, or clinical consultations
• Call center or high-volume patient outreach experience
• Experience collaborating with providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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 and 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 hourly pay for this role will range from $44 - $79 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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