STARs Pharmacist (CST) Medasource

•4.0 Texas Job Details Contract $50

•$55 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Registered Pharmacist (RPh) Microsoft Excel Interpersonal skills Clinical pharmacy experience HIPAA Licensed Pharmacist (State-Specific) Licensed Pharmacist Healthcare privacy protection

Pharmacy Typing Master of Business Administration Full Job Description Job Title:

S TARs Pharmacist Contract Length:

3

Months Location:

100%

Remote Hours:

Mon-Fri 9:30

•6:00

PM CST Start Date:

October 5th, 2026 Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So, when it comes to how we utilize the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices, or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.

Position Description:

The Clinical Stars Team provides a variety of services including United HealthCare at Home (UAH) strategic Medication Adherence outreach initiatives, Care of Older Adults (COA) medication reviews/health assessments, and MTM consultations. The team also supports APC providers via a clinical consultation service. All services are provided by a team of Clinical Pharmacists, with the support of Pharmacy Technicians, that engage with plan members and their healthcare providers in a telephonic environment. The Clinical Pharmacist will report to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) within the Optum Enterprise Care Services department. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacist will be to perform clinical consults via telephone with members served by the UAH program and providing services such as optimizing medication therapy, adherence counseling, drug interaction screening, and disease state counseling for diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and much more. The Clinical Pharmacist will be an integral part of a team of Clinicians of varying disciplines and will be expected to meet or exceed established productivity and quality metrics as well as staying engaged throughout the process, helping the department reach yearly goals together as a team. Job Responsibilities Conduct medication consults with members telephonically that meet/exceed both internal and external quality metrics for UAH, COA, and MTM Identify and address member specific medication adherence barriers. Collaborate with patient's providers and/or pharmacy to overcome barriers to improve STARs rating Implementing a health literate member-centric approach within all clinical consults performed Participating and engaging on a team of other clinicians both in person and virtually Supports patients in their initiation and maintenance of new therapy, providing education, optimizing utilization, and establishing adherence Meet or exceed established production metrics on a weekly and monthly basis Meet or exceed established quality and health literacy metrics on a weekly and monthly basis Meet or exceed established adherence attributable fill rate Conducting various additional campaigns throughout the year based on the needs of the business, which will be assigned by the CTM Provide support to Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC's) in the field via telephonic clinical consultation Actively participating in coaching sessions to both improve and maintain clinical interaction skills and overall performance

Required Qualifications:

1+ years Clinical Pharmacy Practice experience Must hold a current unrestricted and active pharmacist license in the state in which they are practicing Licensed pharmacist requires graduating from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), such as a Doctor of Pharmacy Program (PharmD) program and passing the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam, or NAPLEX Ability to type and talk at the same time while navigating through multiple screens

Telecommuting Requirements:

Must have a designated secure and private workspace free of distraction and protecting HIPAA confidentiality of our members. No childcare permitted during working hours. Must have access to install secure high-speed internet via cable/DSL in home as well as connect directly into internet

•via hard wire (either directly to modem or router) Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years Call Center Experience Experience with Medication Therapy Management (MTM) & Comprehensive Medication Reviews Possess both written and verbal communication skills to interact with patients and clinic staff Strong interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Post Graduate Training (Pharmacy Residency and/or Fellowship) Experience with Medicare STARs & HEDIS Measures Board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)

Certified Geriatric Pharmacist MBA/MPH Degree Pay:

$50.00

•$55.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Application Question(s): Do you hold an active pharmacist license in the state of Texas? Are you comfortable with a 3-month contract working Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-6:00 PM CST?

Work Location:

Remote