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Houston, Texas · Remote OK

Clinical Pharmacist Patient Care - Houston, TX

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$92k-$164k

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Job Description

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together

As a Clinical Pharmacist you will perform live telephonic outreach to UHC Medicare members to improve health quality outcomes (i. e. medication adherence, appropriate drug utilization). This is your opportunity to join a pharmacy team with a focus on clinical and business collaboration. You will find an incredible team culture that provides opportunities to learn and evolve every day.

If you reside within a commutable distance of Houston, TX, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. You will need to be in the office monthly and will need to be in the office daily during the initial training period which should last 3 weeks.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform telephonic outreach to improve health quality outcomes
  • Optimize pharmacy therapy through additional telephonic engagement with providers and pharmacies
  • Oversee pharmacy projects from inception to completion
  • Provide responses to drug information requests
  • Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
  • Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
  • Coach, provide feedback, and guide others

Roles will improve CAHPs member experience results as measured by CAHPs scores which contribute to over 35%25 of Star Rating and Medication Adherence at 14%25

Outbound calls to CAHPs detractors and Med Adh Members to improve member experience and reduce barriers to adherence drugs

Document and Track Member Engagement

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy
  • Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of Texas
  • 3+ years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist
  • 3+ years of patient consultation experience while working as a licensed pharmacist
  • Beginner level of proficiency navigating MS Office and Windows-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

Pharm D

Retail And/or Mail Order Pharmacy Experience

*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 salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist will perform telephonic outreach to Medicare members to improve health quality outcomes and medication adherence. They will also oversee pharmacy projects, provide drug information, and collaborate with providers and pharmacies to optimize therapy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and a current, unrestricted Pharmacist license in Texas. At least 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist and in patient consultation are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyPharmacy therapy optimizationProject managementCustomer needs assessmentCoachingDocumentation

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 68% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,405 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist Patient Care - Houston, TX at UnitedHealth Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,286 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$128k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution