Specialty Operations Manager Pharmacist - Remote
About the role
Pursue your passion and potential as a Specialty Operations Manager Pharmacist at Optum. Our values guide us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. With a remote option, you’ll have the flexibility to work from anywhere within the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Support routine reporting to client management leadership regarding milestone attainment and any significant issues within their segment that may be impacting overall team performance
- Maintains understanding of individual client contracts and ensures proper execution of all relevant deliverables specific to those agreements
- Work with the Client Management Leadership Team to drive and execute toward strategic goals and objectives
- Collaborates with clients to establish achievable but aggressive specialty program goals, including support on patient care support, Specialty Drug list consultation and quality initiatives
- Create action plans to address any client satisfaction concerns
- Stays aware of and provides market intelligence to clients on specialty pharmacy products
- Provides education for clients, pharmacists, members and physicians per contractual requirements
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for other departments on Specialty Pharmacy-specific issues/inquiries
- Lead departmental and interdepartmental workgroup and project work
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
- Active, unrestricted US state-specific pharmacist license
- 3+ years of experience in PBM
- Experience with specialty pharmacy
- Experience with total cost of care
- Experience with account management and reporting
- Advanced proficiency in delivering presentations to various audiences
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Willing to work with clients and colleagues across various time zones
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of PBM account management experience
- 2+ years of experience supporting PBM Healthplan clients
- Experience giving formal presentations
- Experience in data analytics and drawing insights
- Experience in Rx Claim
- Experience in MediSpan
- Advanced understanding of PBM industry
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
- Active, unrestricted US state-specific pharmacist license
- 3+ years of experience in PBM
- Experience with specialty pharmacy
- Experience with total cost of care
- Experience with account management and reporting
- Advanced proficiency in delivering presentations to various audiences
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Willing to work with clients and colleagues across various time zones
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Benefits
- 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. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Company Culture
We’re honored to be recognized for our exceptional work culture.