For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** The Optum Pharmacy Operations team supports Optum/WellMed Medical Management by delivering patient-centered, clinically collaborative medication consultations to help people live healthier lives. Our team focuses on the design, execution, and delivery of telephonic and digital engagement strategies designed to optimize medication management with a focus on chronic disease states. The Clinical Pharmacist (CP) will report into the Director of Clinical Pharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacist will act as a field consultant for providers and clinics via in-person and virtual meetings. The CP will be required to meet or exceed established productivity and quality metrics and work a flexible schedule to support the hours of operation of the business. The CP will perform telephonic, patient-centered clinical consults focused diabetes, heart failure, COPD and other chronic disease states. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Role will require telephonic patient outreach to complete assessments. Clinic site visits are sometimes required + During this outreach the clinical pharmacist will perform an assessment of the patient to include review of their current medication, disease states + If necessary, the pharmacist will reach out to the provider to discuss options to optimize patient’s medication management which could include dose changes, discontinuation or addition medications + The CP will also work with the patient to make sure they know what medications they should be taking, why they are taking them and how to take them so they are most effective + The pharmacist will also review the patient’s disease states and provide guidance on signs and symptoms of potential exacerbations of their illness and what they should do + Participate and present in clinic meetings as requested + Identify and assess decision makers and other key provider group personnel with a focus on identifying barriers to achieving targeted outcomes, focus communications and efforts accordingly + Complete annual medication review of prescription and non-prescription medications with emphasis on patient assessment and counseling, safe and effective use of medications, identification of potential drug interactions, and other related activities + Complete pharmacotherapy assessment of patients' claims, past medical history, and disease states + Assess patients for medication adherence barriers and develop a plan to maximize patients' medication success through improving or maintaining adherence to medications + Deliver a patient-centered, clinically collaborative medication consultation + Develop a post-consultation list of action items for the patient and/or prescriber + Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge of chronic disease states and changes in pharmacy practice in adult and geriatric patient populations to serve as an authoritative information source on drugs and their utilization in therapy + Performs all other related duties as assigned 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:** + Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience + Active, unrestricted Florida pharmacy license + 5+ years clinical pharmacy practice experience + Ability to manage multiple complex, concurrent projects + Proven excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills + Proven planning and organizational skills to demonstrate leadership and initiative + Proven solid interpersonal skills + Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team + Ability to be comfortable working in a rapidly changing and highly matrixed environment + Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint + Access to reliable transportation, as well as a valid driver’s license, that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites + Reside within driving distance of the Tampa/Clearwater area + Ability to travel 10% **Preferred Qualifications:** + MBA/MPH degree + Certified Geriatric Pharmacist + Post Graduate Training (Pharmacy Residency and/or Fellowship) + Board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) + Bilingual preferred with preference given to Spanish *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._ _Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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._ _OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._