Part-Time Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

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.

The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist is uniquely trained in medication therapy management and functions as an integral member of the oncology multidisciplinary team. The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist improves the well-being of patients with cancer by reviewing and monitoring drug therapies, providing drug information to patients and team members, and providing decision recommendations to providers. They will engage in departmental performance improvement initiatives that promote positive clinical outcomes. They will serve as an educator in the instruction of students, nurses, and patients and will be a resource to physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team. In addition, the Oncology Clinical Pharmacist may be asked to participate in the review and approval process for drug therapy research trials.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient information for regimen appropriateness, duplicate therapy, drug-drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, risk of polypharmacy, lack of drug efficacy, untreated conditions, etc.
• Able to consistently and appropriately document within the systems
• Provide sound clinical decision recommendations based on updated evidence-based guidelines and standard practice
• Implements formulary decisions provided by the OCCC Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
• Supports in provider, nurse, and patient education on pharmacology related issues
• Supports affordability initiatives to drive high-quality value-based care in line with formulary utilization
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws
• May support research related activities

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:

• Nevada PharmD license in good standing without restrictions
• Oncology experience
• Understanding of oncologics and standard guidelines
• Problem solving skills, Solid communicator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certified pharmacotherapy specialists (BCPS) certification OR Board certified oncology pharmacist (BCOP) 
• Pharmacy residency experience 
• Experience conducting research analysis 

Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for Nevada residents is $40.87 to $80.43 per hour. 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.

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 employers 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