Infusion Pharmacist

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. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Join Optum's Cincinnati team as an Infusion Pharmacist and play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of patients across the Greater Cincinnati community. In this position, you will provide clinical oversight for specialty and infusion therapies, ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant dispensing of medications while collaborating closely with patients, providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams. This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise, sterile compounding knowledge, and patient-centered care to support positive treatment outcomes and advance Optum's mission of delivering innovative healthcare solutions and expanding access to high-quality care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Dispense unit doses, specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, IV, enteral and related supplies following state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures
• Compound medications using appropriate components, supplies, and sterile/ventilated environment
• Process, pack and ship outgoing pharmacy orders, ensuring drug, related supplies, and patient collateral (education materials) are included
• Perform drug/supply ordering and inventory/warehouse duties, including proper storage of drugs and supplies and appropriate refrigeration of perishable product, monitor and adjust/calibrate pharmacy equipment, fill dispensing units
• Review medication orders and evaluates appropriateness and completeness of orders with consideration given to the special needs and behaviors of the specific age group served
• Verify all prescriptions not directly received from the prescriber or physician's agent
• Provides oversight of the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the pharmaceutical care provided to patients (consumers) as it relates to specialty products dispensed
• Assess the patient at the initiation of drug therapy, develop a patient care plan and drug monitoring regimen, and monitor the patient according to the care plan throughout the course of therapy
• Communicate with the patient, physician, nursing staff, other pharmacists, and other members of the health care team regarding patient status, response to therapy, and clinical objectives to ensure clinical outcomes are met
• When required, compound intravenous and specialty pharmaceuticals in an aseptic fashion according to established State Board of Pharmacy, Federal, USP797 sterile guidelines and company policy
• Knowledgeable of the proper use and handling of both sterile and hazardous medications; Compounds and handles sterile and hazardous medications in accordance with stablished guidelines and regulations
• Ensure compliance with all FDA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, OSHA, and other regulatory standards; Follows all department policies and procedures
• Provide indirect oversight of pharmacy technician and pharmacy support staff
• Pharmacists monitor and verify all prescription orders upon creation and dispensing. Calibrate dosing pumps as applicable
• Interpret provider prescription and create order, access, input and retrieve prescription and medical/lab information from computer system, verifies whether order/drug is reimbursable/covered
• Contact members/patients to validate data, resolve rejected claims, request payment information, establish priority of order or delivery details, consult on medication issues, and set up treatment in on-site facilities
• Prep and scan documents, verify member/patient data, submit prescription orders in computer system

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:

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD degree
• Current, unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state working
• Solid drug product and clinical pharmacy knowledge
• Knowledgeable in various infusion related therapies with ability to work through the complexity of therapy related orders
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to fill medication orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (8-hour shifts between hours of 7am-7pm weekdays with rotating weekends) and rotate being on call based on business needs
• Permanent residence within a commutable distance to the branch

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nutritionally Certified
• Pharmacist with Home Care or Home Infusion experience
• Sterile compounding experience
• CPR+ software experience

Physical Requirement:

• Sitting, standing, walking in an office / pharmacy operation environment

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $44 - $79 per hour 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.