Account Manager Pharmacist, Prior Auth Client Solutions - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role serves as the primary face of Prior Authorization to clients who elect to manage their own Prior Authorizations.  Key activities include serving as the primary face of Prior Authorization to clients, interacting with them and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support the relationship such as vendors, implementation and operations, technology capabilities, and general account management.   

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the client-facing representative of the Prior Authorization department, focusing on relationship management and day to day issue resolution 
• Advancing execution of the client's operational and technical requirements
• Lead cross-functional efforts to clearly align internal stakeholders
• Represent the client perspective to all internal stakeholders, including PA operations and compliance, clinical, and general account management

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license (any state)
• 3 years client-facing or clinical account management experience with business clients (beyond patients and prescribers)
• 3 years Prior Authorization experience, or working within a PBM
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with clinical, operational, and technical teams
• Executive presence, ability to comfortably interact with individuals at all levels of an organization

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.  

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.     

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.