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Optum Pharmacist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Specialty Pharmacist

Meridian, MS ยท On-site

$89K - $160K/yr

Specialty 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 ...

Specialty Pharmacist

Meridian, MS ยท On-site

$89K - $160K/yr

Specialty 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 ...

Specialty Pharmacist

Hagerstown, MD ยท On-site

$91K - $163K/yr

Specialty 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 ...

Pharmacist - Community

Kinsey, AL ยท On-site

$44.09 - $78.70/hr

Staff Pharmacist Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

Community Pharmacist

El Paso, TX ยท On-site

$44 - $79/hr

Community Pharmacist Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

Pharmacist - Community

Kinsey, AL ยท On-site

$44.09 - $78.70/hr

Staff Pharmacist Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

Community Pharmacist

El Paso, TX ยท On-site

$44 - $79/hr

Community Pharmacist Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

Pharmacist - Community

Kinsey, AL ยท On-site

$44.09 - $78.70/hr

Staff Pharmacist Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

Community Pharmacist

El Paso, TX ยท On-site

$44 - $79/hr

Community Pharmacist Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

Pharmacist - Community

Kinsey, AL ยท On-site

$44.09 - $78.70/hr

Staff Pharmacist Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

Pharmacist - Community

Kinsey, AL ยท On-site

$44.09 - $78.70/hr

Staff Pharmacist Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

PRN Pharmacist

Chandler, AZ ยท On-site

$44.09 - $78.70/hr

Pharmacist Opportunity Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

PRN Pharmacist

Chandler, AZ ยท On-site

$44.09 - $78.70/hr

Pharmacist Opportunity Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means ... Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of ...

Infusion RN - Optum

Baltimore, MD ยท On-site

$36.75 - $48.75/hr

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people ... Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including pharmacists ...

Infusion RN - Optum

Baltimore, MD

$36.75 - $48.75/hr

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people ... Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including pharmacists ...

Specialty Pharmacist

Meridian, MS ยท On-site

$89K - $160K/yr

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting ... As a Specialty Pharmacist you will provide high-touch support to patients with complex, specialty ...

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How much do optum pharmacist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for optum pharmacist in the United States is $60.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.01 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Optum Pharmacist?

An Optum Pharmacist plays a critical role in providing medication management, clinical support, and patient counseling within Optum, a healthcare services and pharmacy benefit management company under UnitedHealth Group. Responsibilities may include reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes. Depending on the role, pharmacists may work in retail, specialty, or mail-order pharmacy settings or focus on medication therapy management. Optum Pharmacists may also support prior authorization reviews, formulary management, and patient education. The role requires strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to improving patient health.

What does an Optum Pharmacist do?

As an Optum Pharmacist, your daily responsibilities typically include reviewing and verifying prescriptions, providing medication therapy management, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate patient care. You'll also perform clinical interventions, assist members with medication questions, and participate in quality assurance projects. Many pharmacists at Optum work with electronic health records and pharmacy benefit management systems to streamline workflows and optimize patient outcomes. The role often involves both independent tasks and teamwork within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting, supporting a positive, patient-focused experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Optum Pharmacist?

To thrive as an Optum Pharmacist, you need a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, active pharmacist licensure, and a strong understanding of clinical pharmacy practice and managed care. Familiarity with pharmacy benefit management (PBM) systems, electronic prescription tools, and common drug utilization review (DUR) softwares is essential. Exceptional attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills are vital for ensuring safe, accurate medication management while providing quality care to diverse patient populations in a healthcare-focused, team-oriented environment.

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Specialty Pharmacist

UnitedHealthcare At Home

Meridian, MS โ€ข On-site

$89K - $160K/yr

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Specialty 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 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.

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:

  • ACPE - accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience
  • Active State of Mississippi pharmacist license in good standing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualification:

  • MS Pharmacy and/or Board certification
  • 1+ years of recent pharmacist experience (hospital setting preferred)

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 $89,900 to $160,600 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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.