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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are looking for patient focused pharmacists to join the OptumRx Home Delivery Pharmacy Consulting Pharmacist team! The consulting pharmacists perform various duties which support our patients and internal Customer Service Advocates; consult with patients regarding the use of medications, medication side effects, drug therapy, and potential drug interactions; provide explanations and interpretations within area of expertise; limited interactions with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Training onsite is optional but, highly preferred if reside within a daily commutable distance from Costa Mesa, CA.

*** Training: Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm CST/7am – 3:30pm PST for 7 weeks up to 3 months***

*** Primarily Evening Shift: Monday – Friday, 5:00pm – 1:30am CST/3pm – 11:30pm PST or earlier***

***Rotating weekends/holidays with varying shifts***

If you hold a current and unrestricted Pharmacist license for the State(s) of California, Kansas or Texas and permanently reside in California, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma or Texas, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consults with patients regarding use of medications and potential drug interactions
• Analyzes and investigates concerns
• Take new prescriptions and evaluates patient histories
• Need to interpret physicians' prescriptions and verify orders
• Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise
  

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 in Pharmacy or Pharm D degree
• Current and active Pharmacist license in good standing in California, Kansas, or Texas
• Current and permanent resident of California, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas
• 1+ years of experience working in a retail pharmacy or customer service setting as a Licensed Pharmacist
• Basic level of experience with MS applications and the ability to type and navigate a Windows environment
• The required work hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 1:30am CST/3pm -11:30pm PST or earlier and rotating weekends/holidays with varying shifts. Ability to be flexible and available to work the designated shift
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a telephonic role (i.e. call center)
• Managed Care and / or PBM experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Proven excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Proven excellent organizational skills
  

Careers with OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you'll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you're empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

California Residents Only: The hourly range for California residents is $40.87 to $80.43. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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