Senior Pharmacy Care Coordinator
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. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role supports high-quality, compassionate patient care while adapting to the dynamic healthcare environment. Responsibilities include obtaining and reviewing post-discharge medical records, navigating multiple electronic medical record systems (EMRs), and analyzing clinical documents such as labs, history & physicals, provider notes, and discharge summaries. The position involves conducting outreaches to members to update medication lists, coordinating with providers to confirm care relationships, and following up on clinical recommendations. Additional duties include identifying medication discrepancies, reviewing prescription claims data, and preparing detailed reports for pharmacist reviews. Candidates will collaborate across care teams to support coordination efforts and must be able to work both independently and effectively in a fast-paced, evolving setting. If you reside near Dapper, UT, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Current, clear, and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician licensure in Utah
- Possess a National Certification (PTCB)
- 2+ years of experience in pharmacy roles
- Intermediate level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Teams, and Excel
Nice To Haves
- Retail pharmacy experience
- Experience with EMR’s
Responsibilities
- Obtain medical records pertaining to recent discharge
- Navigate multiple EMRs
- Review medical documents such as labs, H&P, provider notes, and discharge summaries
- Outreach directly to members post-discharge to obtain an updated medication list
- May outreach to providers to confirm patient/ provider relationship
- Follow-up with member provider on recommendations
- Identify medication discrepancies
- Review of Rx claims data
- Prepare organized and detailed reports for pharmacist review
- May have cross-team communication for coordination of care
- Works independently
Benefits
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
