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UnitedHealth Group Consulting Specialty Pharmacist - Remote in Overland Park, Kansas

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Consulting Pharmacist role is a telephonic based position in a specialty mail order pharmacy that will mainly consist of inbound phone calls from both patients and prescribers.

There are 2 positions each available for the following shifts for this position Weekends (Three 12 hour shifts 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM local time Saturday, Sunday and another day to be determined) and Overnights (7 days on, 7 days off. 9:00 PM - 9:30 AM Friday and Saturday and 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM Sunday - Thursday).

If you within an approximate 50-mile radius of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Flint, Michigan, Overland Park, Kansas, Jacksonville, FL, Happy Valley, AZ or Charlotte, NC, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Verify the accuracy of prescriptions translated by pharmacy technicians

  • Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of a patient’s drug therapy through drug utilization review, while meeting department standards for productivity and quality

  • Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations pertaining to the dispensing of controlled substances and the maintenance of required records

  • Provide drug information to patients and co-workers

  • Communicate and interact with members and other health care providers regarding a member’s drug therapy

  • Complete other tasks and assignments as it relates to the practice of pharmacy

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:

  • Bachelor or Doctorate Degree of Pharmacy (PharmD)

  • Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the State(s) of Indiana, Michigan, Kansas, Arizona, North Carolina or Florida

  • 1+ years of Pharmacist experience

  • Ability to navigate MS Office and a Windows based environment including Microsoft Word and Outlook

  • Availability to train Monday - Friday during dayshift business hours for up to 16 weeks

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High volume retail pharmacy experience

  • Pharmacist experience in mail order (PBM setting)

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

The hourly range for this role is $43.17 to $84.95 per hour based on full-time employment.. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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