Clinical Pharmacist- $6000 Sign on Bonus- Dallas, TX AND San Antonio, TX

***$6,000 SIGN ON BONUS****

CLINICAL PHARMACIST

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)

• Utilize prescription and medical claim data to generate clinical recommendations according to Medication Therapy Management and Retrospective Drug Utilization Review program protocols


• Provide clinical recommendations pertaining to, but not limited to, gaps in care, high risk medications, compliance and adherence, drug interactions, therapeutic substitution, and generic substitution


• Utilize health plan's formulary information to guide appropriate medication recommendations


• Knowledgeable of current and emerging clinical trends


• Active participation in various clinical departmental meetings and forums to improve clinical programs, enhance processes, and share clinical information


• Continuously look for ways to streamline and improve workflow


• Assist with user acceptance testing for new clinical programs and system enhancements


• Serves as a clinical resource and consultant in all areas of pharmacy and medication management


• Assist in mentoring Pharm.D  pharmacy students


• Acts as a consultant to WellMed Anticoagulation Clinic


• Supports medical management and pharmacy quality initiatives


• Follow all policies and procedures related to job


• Performs all other related duties as assigned to meet departmental objectives


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• Licensure as a pharmacist by the state of Texas with an advanced degree (e.g. Pharm.D)


• 3 year experience as a clinical pharmacist in managed care


• 1 year experience with Medicare guidelines


• Certification in Medication Therapy Management (MTM)


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent relationship building skills


• Planning and organizational skills to demonstrate leadership and initiative


• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team


• Strong analytical and PC operation skills


• Experience working with provider relations, working within various payor environments, and risk management


• Ability to travel as necessary

Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 90,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do 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, 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. Certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

 Job Keywords: Clinical Pharmacist, Pharm D, HEDIS, managed care, Dallas, TX, Texas