Supervisor, PA Pharmacy Ops - Overland Park - Full-time / Part-time

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)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for oversight and leadership of a team of clinical pharmacists of the Prior Authorization unit aligned with the Customer Service dept. of OptumRx


• Coordinate, supervise and have accountability for the site pharmacist operations as well as daily activities and performance of team (15-20 direct reports)


• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the team to ensure quality, productivity, and regulatory/contractual goals and requirements are met


• This individual will work to provide a positive work environment and achieve creativity and teamwork among employees


• Set team direction, resolves problems and provides guidance to team. Ensure policy and procedures are appropriately followed. Identifies and communicates improvement opportunities and reports to the department director


• Participate and provide representation in inter-departmental meetings and workgroups with the Clinical Services & Client Services teams of OptumRx to ensure Prior Authorization department issues and needs are addressed


• Participate in quality improvement and process enhancement projects as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license


• 3 years experience as practicing pharmacist


• 1+ year leading tasks, project or staff


• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Managed care or PBM experience


• Experience operationalizing medication clinical guidelines and/or plan benefits


• PharmD degree

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 14, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good. Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed. Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

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.