Pharmacy Resident

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.

The Pharmacy Resident works under the direction of the Residency Program Director (RPD) to complete a one-year PGY-1 Community-Based Residency with OptumRx Specialty Pharmacy. The Resident will assist in pharmacy and clinical operations by supporting the mission, vision, and values. Our Pharmacy Resident position prepares pharmacists for the current and future realities of specialty pharmacy and advanced patient care in a rapidly changing health care environment.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative and anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. OptumRx Specialty Pharmacy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of the program. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Self-directed, independent, motivated learner guided by the RPD and the appropriate preceptor(s) for each learning experience
• Understand how disease state management services can be implemented in a specialty pharmacy setting
• Assist in pharmacy operations to monitoring department performance metrics, upholding proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, and partnering with management in developing and implementing clinical programs to help meet sales objectives and improve patient outcomes
• Provide drug information and education to patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals
• Learn broader aspects of pharmacy management and its contribution in a specialty community setting
• Maintain proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards
• Serve as an educator to PharmD students from colleges of pharmacy
• Follow compliance for all local, state, and federal laws, company policies, and procedures
• Staff specialty pharmacy every other Saturday starting September 1st of residency year
• Adhere to company and division dress code standards and maintain professional appearance of the pharmacy
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Successful completion and presentation of residency project at Southwestern States Residency Conference
• Deliver journal clubs, drug monographs, and disease state reviews to staff throughout the year
• Collaborate with multiple teams including IT and Operations to complete clinical projects enhancing patient care
• Develop interpersonal skills in relating to colleagues and patients and provide a high level of patient care services

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:

• PharmD candidate
• Active licensure as both a pharmacist and immunizer in the state of employment or ability to obtain licensure within 120 days of program start date; failure to obtain licensure by this time will result in cessation of the program and termination of your position

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD
• Licensed as a pharmacy intern or graduate intern in the state of employment prior to start date
• Research experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of specialty pharmacy practice with a desire to pursue a career in specialty pharmacy
• Demonstrated practice of and high-level skill in multi-tasking, championing change, initiative, customer service, interpersonal relations including building relationships and resolving conflict, decision making, problem solving, teamwork, and verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated leadership skills to work in fast-paced specialty environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain honesty, integrity, and high levels of efficiency and accuracy at all times

Physical Demand:

• The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of those found in a typical retail pharmacy office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals

The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $100,000 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.

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.