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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.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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Pharmacy Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for reviewing and validating patients' medication when they are admitted to and discharged from a medical facility. The Pharmacy Care Coordinator is essential for ensuring there are no discrepancies in the medication patients are prescribed versus what they are taking. You will be working closely with pharmacists and case workers to ensure a patient's smooth transition from hospital to home. In addition to having an impact on a great team, you'll also discover the career opportunities you'd expect from an Industry Leader.

Work hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM-4 PM, MST

Location: Remote, nationwide

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review patient medication when they are admitted to and discharged from a medical facility
• Perform telephonic outreach for medication history consults with patients as part of the medication reconciliation process
• Work closely with pharmacists and caseworkers/social workers to confirm medication adherence and accuracy
• Access, input, and retrieve prescription information from computer systems, providers, or patients
• Other duties as assigned

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:

• High school Diploma/GED (or higher)
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
• 3+ years of pharmacy-related experience
• Basic level of MS Office experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Utah state Pharmacy Technician license (with ability to obtain Idaho licensure within 30 days of hire)
• Advanced Degree (i.e. Associates degree or Bachelor's degree)
• Experience in managed care pharmacy (Pharmacy Benefits Manager, Medicare Advantage)
• Experience using EMR systems
• Knowledge of Medicare part D and HIPAA
• Ability to recognize potential drug discrepancies and barriers to adherence
• Ability to identify and analyze drug data trends
• Demonstrate accuracy, timeliness, organization, and attention to detail
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.74 to $31.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

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Requisition #: 2313061

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