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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Irvine, CA
Irvine, California

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Clinical Pharmacy!  Formulary Development!  Irvine!   


 


As one of the largest pharmacy benefits managers in the United States, UnitedHealth Group provides a professional culture where you're empowered and encouraged to exceed the expectations of our members, with better schedules than retail and more reach than any hospital. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)


The Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Programs and Formulary Development will be responsible for the research of new and existing medications and the evaluation of medical literature.  As the chosen candidate YOU will evaluate and develop drug use criteria to support utilization management, participate in the P & T  (Pharmacy & Therapeutics) formulary reviews, and take part in the drug policy interpretation service (DPIS) pertaining to drug information requests from providers.  As the chosen candidate you must be willing to work in a team environment and support tasks and projects outside of standard duties.
 
In addition, this Clinical Pharmacist will:



  • Present clinical findings and literature before National Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P & T) committee

  • Oversee projects from inception to completion

  • Provide responses to drug information requests

Requirements

Required:



  • Must have at least 1 year of Clinical Pharmacy experience

  • Pharmacy License must be current and unrestricted for the State of CA

  • Computer proficiency at the intermediate level and experience with MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred:



  • Pharmacy Residency is a plus!

  • Experience with research and analytics

  • Pharm D

  • PBM and/or Managed Care experience

  • Knowledge of OR experience with Medicare Part D Prior Authorization requirements experience, including reviewing drug use criteria for medication approval


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: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.


 


 


 


Job Keywords:  Pharmacy, Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacy, Formulary, Program Development, PBM, Managed Care, Pharmacy Residency, UHG, UnitedHealth Group, OptumRx, Irvine, CA, California.