MGR Clinical Pharmacist - Health Plan Services

UnitedHealth Group

1 month ago

Remote - Nationwidefrom $112,700Full TimePharmacy

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Clinical Pharmacist Manager – Health Plan Services in United States. Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston.

Key Responsibilities

service modules; ability to think critically and analyze and solve problems; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e

effective care, general drug/disease information, and educate about health plan prescription drug

Requirements

and department goals are achieved.

Create program reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually or upon request from management.

Communicate program and staff concerns to management.

Perform audits and monitoring.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $112.7K - $193.2K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Clinical Pharmacist Manager – Health Plan Services.

Key Skills

PlanningTime ManagementOrganizationResearching Pharmacology LiteratureWorking IndependentlyAdaptabilityCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationComputer ApplicationsSpreadsheetsWord ProcessingDatabase SoftwareSupervisionFiscal ControlsRisk Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MGR Clinical Pharmacist - Health Plan Services at UnitedHealth Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at UnitedHealth Group is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Remote pharmacist positions in Pharmacy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $113k to $193k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote pharmacist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($113k–$193k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Planning, Time Management, Organization, Researching Pharmacology Literature, Working Independently, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: This role manages the clinical pharmacy section, developing, monitoring, evaluating, and coordinating services to promote desirable patient outcomes, including quality improvement, fiscal controls, and resource management. Key duties involve leading clinical pharmacy enhancement, developing policies...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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