Specialty Pharmacist

CPS Solutions, LLC Staff Pharmacist

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a CPS Solutions, LLC Staff Pharmacist at Sky Lake Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy, you will fill orders with accuracy; check technician-prepared products before release; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy; aid in the training of new staff; update the Director about the daily activities of the pharmacy; and aid the Director in maintaining the pharmacy.

Schedule: This full time, exempt position will work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.

About the Facility: Sky Lakes Medical Center is a 176-bed, non-for-profit, internationally accredited, acute care teaching hospital serving more than 80,000 people in Klamath and Lake counties in Oregon and Modoc and Siskiyou counties in northern California. As the only hospital in a 10,000 square mile area, Sky Lakes combines small town charm with big-city medical expertise. CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day to day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.

About the Pharmacy: Pharmacy hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and manage specialty medication therapies for complex, chronic, or high-cost conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling, focusing on adherence, administration, side effects, and outcomes
• Coordinate care with providers, payers, and manufacturers to ensure therapy access and continuity
• Oversee prior authorizations and utilization management, ensuring compliance with payer and program requirements
• Monitor effectiveness and safety of therapy, including lab values, adherence metrics, and patient-reported outcomes
• Ensure compliance with REMS and accreditation standards, including documentation and reporting requirements
• Support quality initiatives and outcomes reporting, meeting specialty pharmacy performance and regulatory metrics

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:

• Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy; PharmD preferred
• Current Oregon Pharmacist license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Practice residency program
• Experience as a pharmacist in a hospital setting
• Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems

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). 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. 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.