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

Clinical Pharmacy Manager – Hybrid

Requisition Number: 2301591
Job Category: Pharmacy
Primary Location: Houston, TX
(Remote considered)

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As a Clinical Pharmacy Manager for a Medicare Part D (STARs) Clinical Pharmacist team, you will manage a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and clinical administrators in order to improve health quality outcomes (i.e. medication adherence, appropriate drug utilization).  In addition, you will analyze team data, quality, and performance to make operational, clinical, and logistical improvements.   This is your opportunity to grow within a pharmacy team focused on clinical and business collaboration.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8am – 5pm. This is a hybrid-remote role. You will be required to work onsite 1 day per month, and work remotely (work from home) all other days of the month. 

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, Houston, TX, and Dublin, OH, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.

You will be required to work onsite 1 day per month.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manage and is accountable for professional employees and/or supervisors
  • Work on process design and systems set-up, trouble-shooting, updates 
  • Assist with process implementation and improvement
  • Analyze data and prepare management summaries related to work stream and performance results
  • Ensure clinical content for internal documents and on member calls is up-to-date
  • Focus on continual staff development
  • Develop staff recognition opportunities
  • Write and collaborate on member/provider collateral materials for pharmacy programs
  • Assess training needs of the current team (e.g. call monitoring, main contact for system/database questions) and address gaps to ensure consistency, best practices and standard operating procedures across the portfolio
  • Perform other duties as required to support projects contributing to departmental goals

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 in pharmacy or PharmD (or higher)
  • Current and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state of residence
  • 3+ years of experience as a pharmacist
  • Reside in commutable distance to Schaumburg, IL or Dublin, OH or Houston, TX office locations

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience working on the National Personal Pharmacy Program (NP3)
  • Previous leadership experience Possess excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Experience with precepting and/or training strongly preferred
  • Experience utilizing SharePoint, MIIM and other shared network drives
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 
  • Knowledge of STARS, Medicare Part D and Medicaid management
  • Microsoft Teams or other Virtual Training Platform 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 $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

     

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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 2301591

Business Segment Medicare & Retirement

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Director

Travel No

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

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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