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Staffing for Spectrum POD, Clinical Pharmacist Lead will be responsible for ongoing Pharmacy Management for members attributed to Physician/Physician Practices participating in UnitedHealthcare’s UHC Spectrum Program. Pharmacist will engage with Primary Care Providers (PCPs) through POD structure to ensure care coordination/management of a Spectrum member Pharmacist will work in coordination with the POD Care Coordinator to address the needs of the Members served by the POD. 

If you are located in New York, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accountable for management/direct oversight of care team consisting of a Clinical Pharmacist, two Care Coordinators, and a Clinical Administrative Coordinator; hire, train, mentor and evaluate the performance of direct reports to develop a high-performing team
• Conduct Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) for members identified as High Risk, members referred to POD from PCPs and the POD Care Manager
  • Conduct Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge with members discharged from inpatient facilities
  • Collaborate with POD Care Coordinator to facilitate post-discharge PCP/Specialist appointments and 90-day visits on behalf of member
• Key areas for focus during Medication Reviews: potential drug related problems, drug to drug interaction, Cost-savings opportunities (eg, brand to generic, lower tier alternatives), duplicative or unnecessary drug use
• Consult and recommend to the PCP alternative pharmacotherapy based on results of CMRs, Meet with PCP to discuss the recommended adjustment plan, meet with PCP and member as needed to discuss plan
• Conduct Quarterly Targeted Medication Reviews (TMRs)  
• Monitor POD member medication compliance; consult with members to ensure medication compliance, educate members on importance of medication compliance, benefits of home delivery, etc.
• Identify and address patient specific barriers to medication adherence and disease state management. Collaborate with patient’s PCP to overcome barriers and improve adherence and disease state management
• Provide education to Spectrum providers when needed related directly to the Spectrum member’s medication management issues

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:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree 
• Current licensure in state of residence
• Direct Patient Care Experience
• Experience with Medication Therapy Management & Comprehensive Medication Reviews
• 5+ years of experience in a clinical pharmacy setting
• 3+ years of experience managing teams
• In depth knowledge of pharmacotherapy and pharmacy practice
• Ability to prove technical knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to quickly learn Clinical Applications  
• Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate business needs
• 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 Qualifcations:

• Board Certification in Ambulatory Care
• Prior health plan experience 
• Experience building new relationships with physician practices 
• Demonstrated disciplined decisions 
• Demonstrated high quality execution 
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Solid communication skills with patients, providers and other healthcare professionals

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

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*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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