Clinical Pharmacist - Atlanta

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.

We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to work as a member of our population health interdisciplinary care management team providing clinical support to advocate for safe and effective medication use and access. The Clinical Pharmacist will have clinical practice experience with evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations including but not limited to diabetes mellitus, heart failure, ASCVD, COPD, asthma as well as familiarity with specialty medical conditions managed by specialty medications including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid conditions, neurological disorders, blood disorders, hormonal and enzyme deficiencies.

The Clinical Pharmacist will be able to advocate on behalf of members by proactively engaging with internal and external business and clinical partners to assure members pharmacy-related needs are met. The Clinical Pharmacist will need to be able to navigate multiple proprietary computerized platforms to review and provide written documentation of all activities. Additionally, the Clinical Pharmacist will have a high level of familiarity with drug benefit information for medical benefit and pharmacy benefit plans with proficiency to utilize external claims applications. The Clinical Pharmacist will develop and foster relationships with clinical colleagues including RN case managers and medical directors as well as internal business partners. The Clinical Pharmacist will need strong interest in collaboratively developing innovative solutions in a fast-paced corporate environment with a vast array of both clinical and business partners and stakeholders and have both strong written and verbal communication skills. To be successful in this role, the Clinical Pharmacist will have experience and exceptional public speaking skills in presenting to external clients with medication benefit and drug information subject matter expertise.

If you are located in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and assess individual member clinical cases for high-priority medication-related opportunities and recommendations
• Provide written, consultative medication recommendations for interdisciplinary care management team members
• Directly contact medical providers over the telephone as needed to discuss pharmacy-related consultative recommendations and provide benefit-related medication guidance
• When needed, speak with medical plan members over the telephone to provide consultative medication-related advice
• Be available during business hours to provide verbal and written drug information responses to nursing, medical directors, and other interdisciplinary colleagues
• Develop and provide interdisciplinary pharmacy-related education materials and presentations
• Prepare for and participate in member case care assessment and program development activities
• Actively participate in organizational pharmacist engagement program enhancements and other duties as assigned

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:

• Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Pharmacist in employee's state of residence (Georgia)
• Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state of Kansas (or obtain within 6-months of hire date funded by organization)
• 5+ years of experience as a licensed Pharmacist
• 2+ years of direct patient care experience as defined by BPS Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) Examination Content Outline (certification not required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy Practice PGY1 Residency (ASHP-Accredited)
• Ambulatory Care PGY1 or PGY2 Pharmacy Residency (ASHP-Accredited)
• Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP)
• 2+ years of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) experience
• 2+ years of medical benefit plan experience

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

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 employers 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.