• Job Description

  Req#: 2184777

  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.

  You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • The Optum Hospice Pharmacy Services Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing consulting services to hospice clients
  • Consulting services include, but are not limited to, clinical, financial, operational, and regulatory support
  • Collaborate with hospice clinicians on building initial plans of care for new hospice admissions
  • Consult with hospice clinicians on the management of pain and other symptoms at end of life
  • Review hospice patient profiles for drug therapy appropriateness, effectiveness of therapy, duplications of therapy, interactions, monitoring parameters, actual or expected side effects, and payment coverage in accordance with CMS Conditions of Participation
  • Provide drug utilization evaluations to hospice clients
  • Serve as a subject matter expert advising hospice clients on current CMS guidance regarding the hospice industry
  • Provide drug information responses to client inquiries using appropriate resources
  • Prepare drug information resource and teaching tools to assist clients with educational needs
  • Collaborate with Optum Clinical Nurse Consultants on wound care consults
  • Participate in quarterly business reviews with Optum Client Services and hospice clients
  • Engage in quality improvement activities
  • Support the development of technology resources and reporting tools
  • Additional responsibilities 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:

  • Pharm D or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
  • Current and unrestricted pharmacist license (any state)
  • Hospice, palliative care, and/or pain management experience

  Preferred qualifications

  • Additional certifications such as BCGP, BCPS, CPE or similar certification
  • 1+ years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist
  • 1+ years of clinical experience and/or completion of a pharmacy residency program
  • PBM experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office

  California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

  *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 employer 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.

• About the company

  UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is an American multinational managed healthcare and insurance company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

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