POSITION DESCRIPTION

The more you do, the more you learn. And as you learn you find new doors opening that challenge you to bring your best. Here at OPTUMRX, we've earned the trust of more than 64 million people who rely on us for the prescription drugs that improve their health and lifestyles. When you join us, you'll be part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies where you'll have some of the best training and tools in the world. As an ASSOCIATE PHARMACY CLERK, you'll be responsible for consulting with patients, physicians, providers, internal departments and/or external third parties. Along the way, you'll discover the training, support and career opportunities you'd expect from a Fortune 6 leader.

This role is equally challenging and rewarding. You'll need to work within multiple computer systems simultaneously as you work to coordinate initial set up and on-going treatment plan for specialty drug patients, including DURs, co - pay assistance, ancillary products, scheduling Pharmacist consults and/or RN visits, and liaison with provider offices on labs, refill orders and prior authorizations while ensuring a high level of customer service and maximized productivity. Our members are counting on us to deliver these important, sometimes life-saving medications in an accurate and efficient manner. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise patients on alternate Rx fill strategies of retail versus mail order and options for financial assistance
• Review medical case notes to determine on going medication treatment plan and project future medication costs.
• Work is frequently completed without established procedures.
• Applies knowledge/skills to a range of moderately complex activities.
• Proactively identifies solutions to non-standard requests.
• Solves moderately complex problems on own.

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. What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS diploma/GED or higher
• 1+ years of retail / customer service experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with Microsoft Word and/or Outlook

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good. Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

A Fortune 6 company, we're focused on helping people live healthier lives while making the health system work better for everyone. Here, we seek to empower people with the information, guidance and tools to make personal health choices. We work harder and we aim higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And, at the end of the day, we’re doing a lot of good for more than 142 million people worldwide.