Specialty Pharmacist

UnitedHealth Group•Hagerstown, MD

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. As a Specialty Pharmacist you 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. 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.

Requirements

ACPE - accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience
Active State of Maryland pharmacist license in good standing
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

MS Pharmacy and/or Board certification
1+ years of recent pharmacist experience (hospital setting)

Responsibilities

Review and manage specialty medication therapies for complex, chronic, or high-cost conditions
Provide patient education and counseling, focusing on adherence, administration, side effects, and outcomes
Coordinate care with providers, payers, and manufacturers to ensure therapy access and continuity
Oversee prior authorizations and utilization management, ensuring compliance with payer and program requirements
Monitor effectiveness and safety of therapy, including lab values, adherence metrics, and patient-reported outcomes
Ensure compliance with REMS and accreditation standards, including documentation and reporting requirements
Support quality initiatives and outcomes reporting, meeting specialty pharmacy performance and regulatory metrics