Clinical Pharmacist

UnitedHealth Group•Springfield, IL

83d•$89,900 - $160,600•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Specialty Pharmacist will provide high-touch support to patients with complex, specialty diseases, helping them achieve better outcomes through personalized care and consistent engagement. You’ll enroll and retain patients, deliver exceptional service, and act as a trusted resource throughout their therapy journey to maximize their access to pharmacy care. Responsibilities include resolving drug-related issues, educating patients and healthcare providers, coordinating clinical and billing projects, and contributing to formulary and compliance efforts. You’ll also serve as a specialty medication expert, continuously expanding your knowledge through research and writing.

Requirements

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD)
Active Illinois Pharmacist license in good standing

Nice To Haves

ASHP Accredited Residency
Work in a specialty pharmacy or clinic
Experience with specialty dispensing software

Responsibilities

Enrolling patients into the program, by assisting with recruitment to ensure the most possible benefits for the patients
Delivering “VIP level” service to each patient in every interaction, ensuring they perceive our customer site pharmacy as the pharmacy of choice and ultimately impacting their level of success in their therapy
Retaining patients throughout the life of their therapy to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes by supporting them at each step in their therapeutic journey
Working to prevent and or resolve drug-related issues, and providing drug information to patients and families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
Coordinating clinical projects, assisting with formulary decisions and, ensuring billing compliance and revenue capture and helping to lead other projects as needed
Serving as a resource and drug expert in specialty medications and increasing knowledge through research and writing activities