Clinical Pharmacist - Phoenix, AZ Regional Area
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Miami
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about
another gadget; it is about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is
no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use
your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to
be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) - Staffing
for Spectrum POD, Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for
ongoing Pharmacy Management for members attributed to
Physician/Physician Practices participating in UnitedHealthcare's
UHC Spectrum Program. Pharmacist will engage with Primary Care
Providers (PCPs) through POD structure to ensure care
coordination/management of a Spectrum member Pharmacist will work
in coordination with the POD Care Coordinator to address the needs
of the Members served by the POD. - NOTE: Qualified candidates must
live in the Phoenix AZ regional area to perform daily travel
expectations of the market region If you reside within Phoenix, AZ
Regional Area, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you
take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: -
- Conduct Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) for members
identified as High Risk, members referred to POD from PCPs and the
POD Care Manager
- Conduct Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge with members
discharged from inpatient facilities
- Collaborate with POD Care Coordinator to facilitate
post-discharge PCP/Specialist appointments and 90-day visits on
behalf of member
- Key areas for focus during Medication Reviews: potential drug
related problems, drug to drug interaction, Cost-savings
opportunities (eg, brand to generic, lower tier alternatives),
duplicative or unnecessary drug use
- Consult and recommend to the PCP alternative pharmacotherapy
based on results of CMRs, Meet with PCP to discuss the recommended
adjustment plan, meet with PCP and member as needed to discuss
plan
- Conduct Quarterly Targeted Medication Reviews (TMRs) -
- Monitor POD member medication compliance; consult with members
to ensure medication compliance, educate members on importance of
medication compliance, benefits of home delivery, etc.
- Identify and address patient specific barriers to medication
adherence and disease state management. Collaborate with patient's
PCP to overcome barriers and improve adherence and disease state
management
- Provide education to Spectrum providers when needed related
directly to the Spectrum member's medication management issues
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:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited School of
Pharmacy
- Current licensure in state of Arizona
- 3+ years of experience in a clinical pharmacy setting with
Direct Patient Care experience (i.e. Managed Care Organizations,
Hospitals, Clinics, Provider Offices, etc.) -
- 2+ years of experience communicating with patients, providers,
and other healthcare professionals
- Experience with Medication Therapy Management & Comprehensive
Medication Reviews -
- In depth knowledge of pharmacotherapy and pharmacy
practice
- Must be fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal and written)
to qualify
- Ability to prove technical knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
ability to quickly learn Clinical Applications -
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time within the Phoenix AZ
regional area (qualified candidates must reside in the Phoenix AZ
regional area to perform these responsibilities) -
- Must be able to provide proof of a valid Driver's License and
current Auto Insurance -
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation Preferred
Qualifications:
- Managed Care Residency -
- Prior health plan experience -
- Experience building new relationships with physician practices
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- Demonstrated disciplined decisions -
- Demonstrated high quality execution - To protect the health and
safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve,
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment Careers with Optum.
Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant
objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it
comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of
health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices
or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap
beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some
of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care
has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that
means working on high performance teams against sophisticated
challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible
company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth
Group's Telecommuter Policy. 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.
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