Specialty Pharmacy Liaison Full Time

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Utica, NY, USA
In-Office
18-32 Hourly
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The Role
Serve as the primary point of contact between providers, specialty pharmacies, and patients to coordinate prescription intake, prior authorizations, benefits investigations, patient education, and therapy initiation. Track prescription status, resolve access or financial barriers, collaborate with clinical teams to support adherence and continuity of care, ensure regulatory compliance and documentation, and perform medication dispensing tasks under pharmacist supervision.
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Requisition Number: 2379995
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 Pharmacy Liaison with CPS Solutions, LLC, you will engage directly with patients to coordinate pharmacy services through the health system's specialty pharmacy. Acting as a bridge between patients, providers, and the pharmacy, this role focuses on improving prescription capture, providing follow-up counseling, and ensuring smooth communication. The liaison collaborates closely with the CPS Patient Care Services team and works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Pharmacy Location: Located onsite within Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm, 40 hours per week
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between providers, specialty pharmacies, and patients to facilitate timely therapy initiation
  • Coordinate prescription intake and referrals, ensuring accurate transmission of orders and required documentation
  • Support prior authorizations and benefits investigations, collaborating with payers, pharmacies, and provider offices
  • Educate patients on the specialty pharmacy process, including next steps, timelines, and access expectations
  • Track prescription status and therapy progress, proactively resolving access, financial, or logistical barriers
  • Collaborate with clinical and care teams to support adherence, continuity of care, and patient outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with program, regulatory, and organizational requirements, including documentation and reporting standards
  • Perform medication dispensing activities, including prescription preparation, packaging, labeling, and distribution in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards

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:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, ideally in specialty or outpatient settings

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a health system specialty pharmacy as an in-clinic liaison
  • Experience supporting clinical pharmacy programs and performing administrative tasks such as prior authorizations and data entry
  • Proven solid knowledge of medication regimens, age-specific dosing, and managed care practices
  • Proficiency in pharmacy systems, care management platforms, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $18 - $32 per hour 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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician (ideally specialty or outpatient)
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Experience in a health system specialty pharmacy as an in-clinic liaison
  • Experience supporting clinical pharmacy programs and administrative tasks (prior authorizations, data entry)
  • Knowledge of medication regimens, age-specific dosing, and managed care practices
  • Proficiency in pharmacy systems, care management platforms, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

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  • Healthcare Strength Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
  • Parental & Family Support Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.

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HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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