Clinical Pharmacist (Remote)
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Clinical Pharmacist (Remote) in 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Adheres to all pharmacy operations, practices and procedures to meet all licensing and standards.
Requirements
- established by local, state and federal agencies as well as accrediting bodies (e.
- Compliance to and education for all accreditation programs including VAWD, ACHC, URAC, etc.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $44.09 - $78.70/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Clinical Pharmacist (Remote).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist (Remote) at UnitedHealth Group a 6.0 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 on-call duties, 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 $44k to $78k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $78000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
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 on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($44k–$78k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pharmacy, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Patient Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.
Core responsibilities: The Clinical Pharmacist will ensure the accuracy and quality of pharmacy orders and execute pharmacy services including prescription data processing and clinical pharmacy services. This role involves compliance with regulations and oversight of pharmaceutical care for patients.
Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive Programs, Recognition Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pharmacy pharmacist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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