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. Positions in this function perform various duties related to the fulfillment of prescription orders. Dispense any or all of the following: unit doses, specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, IV, enterals and related supplies following state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. May compound medications using appropriate components, supplies and sterile/ventilated environment. Process, pack and ship outgoing pharmacy orders, ensuring drug, related supplies and patient collateral (education materials) are included. May also perform drug/supply ordering and inventory/warehouse duties, including proper storage of drugs and supplies and appropriate refrigeration of perishable product, monitor and adjust/calibrate pharmacy equipment, fill dispensing units. Clerks, Techs and Pharmacists in regional and local pharmacies may also perform the following as permitted by state regulation: Prep and scan documents, verify member/patient data, submit prescription orders in computer system. Contact members/patients to validate data, resolve rejected claims, request payment information, establish priority of order or delivery details, consult on medication issues, and set up treatment in on-site facilities. Interpret provider prescription and create order, access, input and retrieve prescription and medical/lab information from computer system, verifies whether order/drug is reimbursable/covered. Pharmacists monitor and verify all prescription orders upon creation and dispensing. Calibrate dosing pumps.- Pharmacists in this function may also act as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) which has additional duties to ensure Pharmacy is in compliance with federal and state regulations, professional standards and internal procedures.Schedule: Per Diem (up to 40 hours/week, if needed) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work regularly scheduled shifts within our hours of operation (8:30 am to 5:00 pm CST). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime, weekends, or holidays.Primary Responsibilities:
Reviews medication orders and evaluates appropriateness and completeness of orders with consideration given to the special needs and behaviors of the specific age group served
Verifies all prescriptions not directly received from the prescriber or physician’s agent
Provide oversight of the safety; appropriateness, and effectiveness of the pharmaceutical care provide to patients (consumers) as it relates to specialty products dispensed
Assesses the patient at the initiation of drug therapy, develops a patient care plan and drug monitoring regimen and monitors the patient according to the care plan throughout the course of therapy
Communicates with the patient, physician, nursing staff, other pharmacists, and other members of the health care team regarding patient status, response to therapy and clinical objectives to ensure clinical outcomes are met
When required, compounds intravenous and specialty pharmaceuticals in an aseptic fashion according to established State Board of Pharmacy, Federal, USP <797> sterile guidelines and company policy
Knowledgeable of the proper use and handling of both sterile and hazardous medications
Compounds and handles sterile and hazardous medications in accordance with established guidelines and regulations Ensures compliance with all FDA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, OSHA, and other regulatory standards
Follows all department policies and procedures
Manage miscellaneous tasks and projects to meet business needs
Provides indirect oversight of pharmacy technician and pharmacy support staff
Manage miscellaneous tasks and projects to meet business needs
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs occasionally when required and as needed
Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift and utilize ladders as needed
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 PharmD degree
Pharmacist license in good standing in the State of Missouri
2+ years of general pharmacy practice experience
Demonstrated experience communicating and working effectively with branch departments
Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Experience working independently with minimal supervision
Knowledgeable in various infusion related therapies and ability to work through the complexity of therapy related orders
Proven drug product and clinical pharmacy knowledge
Intermediate level of proficiency with computers, Microsoft Outlook (ability to manage emails and calendar), and Microsoft Excel (ability to enter, sort, filter and interpret data)
Demonstrated ability to take call after hours, weekends and holidays as scheduled
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of practicing Pharmacist experience working in home infusion
Experience developing or operationalizing medication clinical guidelines and/or formulary development
Experience working within a managed healthcare system
Knowledge of WellSky CPR+ Dispensing Platform
Ability to work up to 40 hours per week and overtime as required according to the needs of the business (8-hour shift between the hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm CST M - F)
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.