About this opportunity
Optum lists this Specialty Pharmacist opportunity in laurel, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Specialty Pharmacist
CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Specialty Pharmacist to provide personalized, high-touch support to patients with complex specialty disease states. In this role, you will help patients navigate their therapy journey, improve medication access, and achieve better clinical outcomes through education, engagement, and ongoing support.
You will serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients and healthcare providers while supporting specialty pharmacy operations, patient enrollment and retention, medication management, compliance activities, and clinical initiatives. This position is ideal for a pharmacist who enjoys patient interaction, clinical problem-solving, and working in a collaborative healthcare environment.
What you will do Provide individualized support to patients with specialty medication needs
Enroll and retain patients throughout their therapy journey
Deliver exceptional customer service and patient care
Resolve drug-related issues and medication concerns
Educate patients and healthcare providers on specialty therapies
Coordinate clinical, operational, and billing-related projects
Support formulary management and regulatory compliance initiatives
Serve as a specialty medication subject matter expert
Conduct research and contribute to clinical writing and knowledge-sharing efforts
Help maximize patient access to specialty pharmacy services and therapies
What You'll Need ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS in Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience
Active State of Mississippi pharmacist license in good standing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications MS Pharmacy and/or Board Certification
1+ years of recent pharmacist experience (hospital setting preferred)
Compensation & Benefits Highlights Salary range: $89,900 - $160,600 annually Compensation is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other job-related factors.
Eligible employees may receive access to: Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Employee stock purchase opportunities
401(k) contribution program
Additional benefits and incentives subject to eligibility requirements
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. 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.
Worksite address
laurel, MS, 39441, US
Who can apply
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