Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

Clinical Pharmacist – Hybrid in Houston, TX, Dublin, OH or Schaumburg, IL

Requisition Number: 2301157
Job Category: Pharmacy
Primary Location: Houston, TX
(Remote considered)

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As a Clinical Pharmacist you will perform live telephonic outreach to UHC Medicare members to improve health quality outcomes (i.e. medication adherence, appropriate drug utilization).  This is your opportunity to join a pharmacy team with a focus on clinical and business collaboration. You will find an incredible team culture that provides opportunities to learn and evolve every day.

Office Location:

  • Schaumburg, IL – 1600 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  • Houston, TX – 2950 North Loop West, Brookhollow Central III, Houston, TX
  • Dublin, OH – 5900 Parkwood Place, Parkwood II, Dublin, OH

If you reside in Schaumburg, IL, Dublin, OH or Houston, TX, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with one in-office day per month.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform telephonic outreach with members to improve health quality outcomes 
  • Optimize pharmacy therapy through additional telephonic engagement with providers and pharmacies
  • Oversee pharmacy projects from inception to completion
  • Provide responses to drug information requests
  • Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
  • Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
  • Coach, provide feedback and guide others
  • Engaged with CAHPs survey detractors, Medication Adherence members and other Pharmacy STAR measures to improve member experience and address barriers, challenges and questions
  • Document and track member engagement

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: 

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Pharmacy
  • Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of residence
  • 1+ years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist 
  • 1+ years of patient consultation experience while working as a licensed pharmacist
  • Beginner level of proficiency navigating MS Office and Windows-based environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Pharm D
  • Retail and/or mail order pharmacy experience

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

 

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.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

 

 

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Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2301157

Business Segment Medicare & Retirement

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Additional Locations
Dublin, OH, US
Schaumburg, IL, US
Schaumburg, IL, US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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