Clinical Pharmacist - Remote

Optum

Flint, MI

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.
What makes your career greater with Optum Frontier Therapies? You'll work with expert and enthusiastic peers, be part of a culture focused on both clinical outcomes and business results and contribute to a growing team that prides itself on learning, evolving and challenging the status quo.
The Clinical Pharmacist in Optum Frontier Therapies will be on the team of an exciting new business serving patients with rare diseases, pharma manufacturers, and providers by dispensing and servicing therapies at the frontier of healthcare. As a new Optum business, we are building on our strengths but also challenging the status quo. We are creating a business that is designed to specifically serve the unique needs of rare disease patient populations and support the emerging therapies, which require enhanced services and new capabilities over traditional specialty pharmacies. Our mission, 'supporting people with compassion while creating access to therapies at the frontier of health care,' and vision, 'that all people, no matter how unique, can access a better tomorrow' are what drive and motivate us, as part of the larger UnitedHealth Group mission 'to make the health system work better for everyone.'
The Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for ensuring the Optum Frontier Therapies pharmacy orders are verified with accuracy and quality. The pharmacist will execute pharmacy services including prescription data processing and verification, dispensing of drugs, supplies and equipment, and clinical pharmacy services for customers and patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, laws, and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy. This role will be under direct supervision from the Clinical Operations Supervisor.
Hours: M-F 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (PST)
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
Platform coordination comprehension and proactive input into systems for patient and manufacture needs up to and including HUB, partnership platforms, front end/back end prescription intake/output, inventory management, etc.
Provides primary pharmacist intervention service support throughout the patient's prescription lifecycle, including patient consultation, new/transferred prescription intake, prescription data verification, physician clarifications and interventions, claims/benefit coordination and resolution, order fulfillment, etc.
Adheres to all pharmacy operations, practices and procedures to meet all licensing and standards requirements established by local, state and federal agencies as well as accrediting bodies (e.g. ACHC, URAC)
Ensures compliance with all controlled substances related rules, regulations, company policies and maintains proper communication and coordination with other departments and staff
Compliance to all REMS program requirements, as applicable.
Compliance to and education for all accreditation programs including VAWD, ACHC, URAC, etc.
Monitors for compliance with all HIPAA regulations, adherence to all State and Federal regulations and laws, accrediting bodies, adherence to all pharmacy accepted standards of practice, responsible for handling complaints and / or grievance programs
Provide oversight of the safety; appropriateness, and effectiveness of the pharmaceutical care provide to patients (consumers) as it relates to specialty products dispensed
Provides insight to platform improvement(s) and process improvement(s)
Willingness to obtain and maintain state specific non-resident licensure to provide business continuity for site
Completes special duties or projects as assigned by leadership
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
BS Pharmacy or Pharm D
Current, unrestricted Pharmacist license in MI or NV
Working knowledge of processes related to meeting regulatory compliance requirements
2+ years of experience in a specialty pharmacy
Proven solid verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills
Proven exceptional organizational, time - management skills working toward hard deadlines
Proven excellent troubleshooting, problem solving and interpersonal skills effective with multiple levels / professional disciplines as well as patients, families, staff and physicians
Proven team player and collaborate across functions
Preferred Qualification
Multi-state pharmacist licensure
Optum Frontier Therapies has the vision that all people, no matter how unique, can access a better tomorrow.
Focused on reimagining specialty pharmacy for patients with rare disease and advanced therapeutics, we work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other.
Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
Come to Optum Frontier Therapies, part of UnitedHealth Group, and share your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
All employees working remotely 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 hourly pay for this role will range from $44.09 to $78.70 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.

Posted 2026-01-22

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