Provider Liaison Pharmacist - Knoxville, TN
Listed compensation
$92k-$164k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · remote
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Provider Liaison Pharmacist – Remote, Knoxville, TN in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $92K - $164K
- Health Insurance
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 401k Contribution
- Equity Stock Purchase
- Incentive and Recognition Programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
This position offers remote work flexibility. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Provider Liaison Pharmacist is responsible for conducting provider education, training, and academic detailing to ensure compliance with TennCare programs. They also provide audit assistance and work closely with the clinical team to manage utilization programs and provider relations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD and possess a current, unrestricted Tennessee Pharmacist license. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, including at least 1 year in outpatient or retail settings, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 43% have no call, 63% require no weekends — this position is remote.
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,048 active listings.
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.5/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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