Specialty Pharmacist - Onsite

Job ID: 101702682368Posted: 2026-10-09Location: Rochester, New York, United StatesSalary: $91,700 - $163,700/yearJob Area: PharmacyCompany: UnitedHealth GroupExplore 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 Specialty Pharmacist you will provide high-touch support to patients with complex, specialty diseases, helping them achieve better outcomes through personalized care and consistent engagement. You'll enroll and retain patients, deliver exceptional service, and act as a trusted resource throughout their therapy journey to maximize their access to pharmacy care. Responsibilities include resolving drug-related issues, educating patients and healthcare providers, coordinating clinical and billing projects, and contributing to formulary and compliance efforts. You'll also serve as a specialty medication expert, continuously expanding your knowledge through research and writing.Primary Responsibilities: Review and manage specialty medication therapies for complex, chronic, or high-cost conditionsProvide patient education and counseling, focusing on adherence, administration, side effects, and outcomesCoordinate care with providers, payers, and manufacturers to ensure therapy access and continuityOversee prior authorizations and utilization management, ensuring compliance with payer and program requirementsMonitor effectiveness and safety of therapy, including lab values, adherence metrics, and patient-reported outcomesEnsure compliance with REMS and accreditation standards, including documentation and reporting requirementsSupport quality initiatives and outcomes reporting, meeting specialty pharmacy performance and regulatory metricsYou'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: ACPE - accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy Active State of New York pharmacist license in good standingPreferred Qualifications: MS Pharmacy and/or Board certification1+ years of recent pharmacist experience (hospital setting preferred)Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)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 - $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 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.