Pharmacy Manager Specialty Full Time
Optum · Traverse City, MI · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$113k–$193k/yrFull-time
About the role
Pursue your passion and potential as a full time, exempt Optum/CPS Pharmacy Manager, Specialty Services at Cadillac Hospital (part of the Munson Medical Center Health System).
Responsibilities
- Direct specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring timely access to complex and high-cost therapies
- Lead and develop specialty pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, liaisons, and support teams-may lead a team of up to 5-10 Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- Oversee payer access, prior authorization, and reimbursement workflows, optimizing time-to-therapy
- Ensure compliance with accreditation, REMS, and regulatory requirements, including documentation and audits
- Monitor clinical, financial, and operational performance metrics, driving quality and outcomes improvement
- Collaborate with providers, manufacturers, and health system partners to support therapy access and care coordination
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives, supporting program growth, patient access, and sustainability
Requirements
- B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
- Michigan Pharmacist licensure active and in good standing
- 3+ years of experience in a retail and/or specialty pharmacy
- Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems
- Demonstrated good communications skills
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting
Preferred Qualification
- 1+ years of experience in a pharmacy supervisory position in a hospital, specialty or retail setting
- Experience with Chronic disease
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Pay
The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment.
Schedule
This position is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with some on call. There are no nights, weekends or holidays.