Clinical Pharmacist - Remote
About The Position
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This is a fully remote position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday during daytime business hours, generally 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time (schedule subject to change based on business needs). To qualify for a remote work arrangement, California-based employees must possess and maintain unrestricted pharmacist licenses in both California and North Carolina. Candidates residing in California who do not meet this licensure requirement will be required to work from the company's Cypress, California office and will not be eligible for remote work. Candidates residing in California must be able to work from the following location: 5701 Katella Ave, Cypress, CA 90630. OptumRx is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our Home Delivery team. In this remote role, you will engage directly with members and healthcare providers to improve medication adherence, optimize therapy outcomes, and enhance the overall member experience. This position combines clinical expertise, patient consultation, and population health initiatives in a fast-paced, call center environment. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD
- Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of residence
- Active pharmacist licenses in: Arizona (AZ), Kansas (KS), Texas (TX), North Carolina (NC - for California remote eligibility)
- 3+ years of experience as a licensed pharmacist
- 3+ years of patient consultation experience
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
- Demonstrated solid verbal communication and patient counseling skills
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Retail pharmacy and/or mail-order pharmacy experience
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience
- Experience working in medication adherence or population health programs
- Experience in a call center or telephonic patient care environment
Responsibilities
- Conduct telephonic outreach with members to improve health quality outcomes and medication adherence
- Engage members regarding pharmacy STAR measures and identify barriers to medication compliance
- Provide medication counseling and education to support positive health outcomes
- Enroll eligible members in auto-refill and other adherence support programs
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, and healthcare teams to optimize medication therapy
- Perform Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services, including comprehensive medication reviews
- Respond to drug information requests from members and providers
- Assess customer needs and identify appropriate solutions to non-standard requests and issues
- Manage pharmacy-related projects from initiation through completion
- Conduct research, analysis, and problem-solving related to moderately complex clinical and operational issues
- Accurately document and track member interactions and interventions
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
