Specialty Pharmacy Manager Full Time

Optum; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 112,700 - 193,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a full-time Specialty Pharmacy Manager to oversee operations, planning, and supervision in accordance with hospital policies and state/federal laws. You will drive access, coordination, and performance improvements with a support team.

This role requires Michigan pharmacy licensure, 1+ year of management, and ACPE-accredited degree; schedule is 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, with extensive collaboration across providers and payers. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree.
• Current Michigan Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Current MI Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 1+ years of pharmacy management experience.
• Proficient computer skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring timely access to complex and high-cost therapies.
• Lead and develop specialty pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, liaisons, and support teams.
• Oversee payer access, prior authorization, and reimbursement workflows, optimizing time-to-therapy.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, REMS, and regulatory requirements, including documentation and audits.
• Monitor clinical, financial, and operational performance metrics, driving quality and outcomes improvement.
• Collaborate with providers, manufacturers, and health system partners to support therapy access and care coordination.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives, supporting program growth, patient access, and sustainability.

Skills

Pharmacy management

Leadership

Payer access

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Microsoft Office

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 behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a full-time, exempt Specialty Pharmacy Manager, you will oversee all pharmacy operations including planning, organizing, controlling, and supervising activities, according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and state and federal laws. You will recommend innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy to hospital administration and carry out mutually agreed upon programs with assistance from a full support team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring timely access to complex and high-cost therapies


• Lead and develop specialty pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, liaisons, and support teams


• Oversee payer access, prior authorization, and reimbursement workflows, optimizing time-to-therapy


• Ensure compliance with accreditation, REMS, and regulatory requirements, including documentation and audits


• Monitor clinical, financial, and operational performance metrics, driving quality and outcomes improvement


• Collaborate with providers, manufacturers, and health system partners to support therapy access and care coordination


• Develop and execute strategic initiatives, supporting program growth, patient access, and sustainability

Schedule

This full-time, exempt position will work a minimum of 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Location

Oaklawn Hospital was founded in 1925 as a 12-bed hospital in a residential home, funded by a group of visionary philanthropists. Now, over 100 years later, we are licensed for 77 acute care beds and a 17-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. Our service area includes Calhoun County and parts of Branch and Eaton counties with a medical staff of more than 300 providers representing over 50 specialties.

Pharmacy Hours

The pharmacy utilizes Arbor, Athena, and ScriptPro. Pharmacy hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

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

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree


• Current Michigan Pharmacist license in good standing


• Current MI Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire


• 1+ years of pharmacy management experience


• Proficient computer skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD


• Experience with financial structures and/or 340b pricing


• Prior Authorization experience

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 salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.