Description
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At OptumRx, a part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're reinventing Pharmacy Benefit Management. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a patient focused pharmacist to join us as one of our newest Consulting Pharmacists in Overland Park! The consulting pharmacist performs various duties which support our members and internal Customer Service Advocates; consults with patients regarding the use of medications, medication side effects, drug therapy, and potential drug interactions; assists patients with pharmacist - related inquiries about their orders; provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise; limited interactions with physicians and other healthcare providers.
This position is based in the Overland Park, KS office. Must live within a daily commutable distance. This is a Call Center position, where you will sit at your desk and primarily answer incoming calls, and occasionally make outbound calls.
If you are located within a 1-hour commute time from Overland Park, KS, you will have the flexibility to telecommute post-training.
* Consultations are provided telephonically, not face to face.*
* Training onsite: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm for 6 weeks up to 3 months*
* Primarily Evening Shift: Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 1:30am or earlier*
* Rotating weekends/holidays with varying shifts*
Primary Responsibilities
* Conducts Quality Assurance and verifies the accuracy of all prescriptions
* May take new prescriptions and evaluates patient histories
* May need to interpret physicians' prescriptions and verify orders
* Consults with patients regarding use of medications and potential drug interactions
* Analyzes and investigates concerns
* Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise
Success in this role will depend heavily upon your customer service skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, call center environment. You must also be able to work a variety of shifts based on need.
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 unrestricted Pharmacist license for the State of KS
* 1+ year of experience working in a retail pharmacy or customer service setting as a Licensed Pharmacist
* Basic level of experience with Microsoft Outlook and Word and the ability to type and navigate a Windows environment
* Flexible and available to work the designated shift
* Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement 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
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in a telephonic role (i.e. call center)
* Managed Care and / or PBM experience
* Bilingual English / Spanish
* Strong communication skills, written and verbal
* Strong organizational skills
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 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)
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.
