WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist, Bilingual to join our team in San Antonio, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The WellMed Quality Pharmacy Operations team supports WellMed Medical Management by delivering patient-centered, clinically collaborative medication consultations to help people live healthier lives.  Our team focuses on the design, execution, and delivery of telephonic and digital engagement strategies designed to close STARs measure gaps in care, e.g. medication adherence, care for older adults, statins in patient with diabetes. Our interdisciplinary service delivery team is comprised of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Care Coordinators. 

The Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist (CP) will report into the Director of Clinical Pharmacy.  The Clinical Pharmacist will perform telephonic, patient-centered clinical consults focused on Care for Older Adults annual medication reviews, pain and functional assessments.  In addition, the CP will field clinical concerns escalated by the medication adherence call center agents via warm transfer. The CP will be required to meet or exceed established productivity and quality metrics and work a flexible schedule to support the hours of operation of the business (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Central and Saturday 8am-5:30pm Central). 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct telephonic medication consultations that meet/exceed production & quality metrics Complete annual medication review of prescription and non-prescription medications with emphasis on patient assessment and counseling, safe and effective use of medications, identification of potential drug interactions, and other related activities Complete pharmacotherapy assessment of patients' claims, past medical history, and disease states Assess patients for medication adherence barriers and develop a plan to maximize patients' medication success through improving or maintaining adherence to medications Deliver high quality evidence-based therapeutic recommendations to providers Deliver a patient-centered, clinically collaborative medication consultation Develop a post-consultation list of action items for the patient and/or prescriber Document clinical consultations into internal data base Participate in and contribute to staff meetings and other staff development opportunities and interdepartmental work groups Identify areas of improvement where systems modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge of chronic disease states and changes in pharmacy practice in adult and geriatric patient populations to serve as an authoritative information source on drugs and their utilization in therapy Other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’re innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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:

Active, unrestricted pharmacy license in state of primary residence and Texas with ability to obtain licensure in one or more of the following states: Florida, and New Mexico. Preference will be given to applicants with active licensure in any of the listed states 3+ years Clinical Pharmacy Practice experience Experience with Medicare STARs & HEDIS Measures Doctor of Pharmacy degree or Equivalent Experience Care for Older Adults (COA) medication review, pain and functional assessments Bilingual English/Spanish (read, write, and speak conversationally fluent in English and Spanish) Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Proven ability to manage multiple complex, concurrent projects Proven excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills Proven planning and organizational skills to demonstrate leadership and initiative Proven solid interpersonal skills Proven ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team Comfortable working in a rapidly changing and highly matrixed environment

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA/MPH Degree Post Graduate Training (Pharmacy Residency and/or Fellowship) Board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certified Geriatric Pharmacist 1+ years Call Center experience

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

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

OptumCare 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. 

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