Drug Intelligence Clinical Pharmacist - Telecommute or Hybrid

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At OptumRx, a part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses and one of the largest pharmacy benefits managers in the United States, we're dispensing with tradition. Join us as we take on the challenge of reinventing the health system. As a Clinical Pharmacist, and you'll play an important role in enhancing clinical pharmacy programs such as drug utilization review, prior authorization, health outcomes, disease state management, care management and other specialty programs. It's an exceptional opportunity to join a pharmacy team with a focus on clinical and business collaboration. Join us today and start helping making a difference in the lives of millions. Primary Responsibilities: • Present clinical findings and literature before National Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committee • Oversee pharmacy projects from inception to completion • Provide responses to drug information requests • Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems • Act as a knowledge resource for others with less experience • Broad-based and comprehensive knowledge is critical to success in this role. You'll need to be comfortable making recommendations on behalf of a highly diverse patient population. In addition, you'll need to be well-versed in product formularies. 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: • Current and unrestricted pharmacist licensure • 3 years of experience working as a clinical pharmacist or 1 years in a Pharmacy Residency Program with managed care and/or drug information experiences • Experience assessing and critically appraising clinical trials, evaluating comparative effectiveness evidence • Computer proficiency at the intermediate level and experience with MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Willing or the ability to travel up to 10% Preferred Qualifications: • Successful completion of a Pharmacy Residency program • Additional certifications in any areas of specialty (e.g., pharmacotherapy, oncology, cardiology, ambulatory care, HIV, pain management, psychiatry, multiple sclerosis) • Experience working on or with a Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committee • Experience writing and presenting monographs and class reviews • Experience working within a PBM or Managed Care 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. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job