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Clinical Pharmacist - Remote - Greater Chicago, IL area

AT UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group

Clinical Pharmacist - Remote - Greater Chicago, IL area

Chicago, IL

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Clinical Pharmacist you will perform live telephonic outreach to UHC Medicare members to improve health quality outcomes (i.e. medication adherence, appropriate drug utilization). This is your opportunity to join a pharmacy team with a focus on clinical and business collaboration. You will find an incredible team culture that provides opportunities to learn and evolve every day.

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If you are able to work once a month in office, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform telephonic outreach to improve health quality outcomes
  • Optimize pharmacy therapy through additional telephonic engagement with providers and pharmacies
  • Oversee pharmacy projects from inception to completion
  • Provide responses to drug information requests
  • Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
  • Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
  • Coach, provide feedback, and guide others
  • Roles will improve CAHPs member experience results as measured by CAHPs scores which contribute to over 35% of Star Rating and Medication Adherence at 14%
  • Outbound calls to CAHPs detractors and Med Adh Members to improve member experience and reduce barriers to adherence drugs
  • Document and track member engagement

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:

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Pharmacy
  • Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois
  • 3+ years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist
  • 3+ years of patient consultation experience while working as a licensed pharmacist
  • 2+ years of proficiency navigating MS Office and Windows-based environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pharm D
  • Retail and/or mail order pharmacy experience

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA; Schaumburg, IL, USA; Naperville, IL, USA; Aurora, IL, USA; Rockford, IL, USA
Job ID: UHG-2284811
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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