Specialty Pharmacy Liaison Full Time

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Pikeville, KY, USA
In-Office
18-32 Hourly
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The Role
Coordinate specialty pharmacy services within the outpatient pharmacy, supporting medication processing, prior authorizations, insurance coordination, patient onboarding/refills, cold-chain logistics, documentation for REMS/FDA programs, and providing high-touch non-clinical patient support under pharmacist supervision.
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Requisition Number: 2365937
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 outpatient pharmacy. Acting as a bridge between patients, providers, and the pharmacy, this role focuses on prior authorizations, assisting with financial aid, updating clinical data, and supporting administrative tasks. The liaison collaborates closely with the CPS Patient Care Services team and works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Pharmacy Location: This position will be based within Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
  • Process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
  • Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
  • Process and coordinate specialty medication prescriptions, often for complex or chronic conditions
  • Manage prior authorizations and insurance requirements, working closely with payers and providers
  • Coordinate patient onboarding and refills, ensuring adherence to therapy schedules
  • Handle medication distribution logistics, including cold-chain management and direct-to-patient shipping
  • Maintain detailed documentation and reporting, meeting REMS, FDA, and manufacturer program requirements
  • Provide high-touch patient support, addressing non-clinical questions and navigating access barriers
  • Ensure compliance with specialty pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and quality metrics

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
  • Active Pharmacy Technician license in good standing in the state of Kentucky
  • Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Qualifications:
  • PTCB or ExCPT
  • Experience supporting clinical pharmacy programs and performing administrative tasks such as prior authorizations and data entry
  • Solid knowledge of medication regimens, age-specific dosing, and managed care practices
  • Proficient 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 to $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
  • Active Pharmacy Technician license in good standing in the state of Kentucky
  • Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test
  • PTCB or ExCPT certification
  • Experience supporting clinical pharmacy programs and performing administrative tasks such as prior authorizations and 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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Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
  • Parental & Family Support Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.

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The Company
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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