Clinical Pharmacist - Remote in Schaumburg, IL
UnitedHealth GroupRole Overview
UnitedHealth Group is hiring a entry-level Clinical Pharmacist - Remote in Schaumburg, IL. This is a full-time role in Schaumburg. Part of UnitedHealth Group's Pharmacy hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Clinical Pharmacist you will perform live telephonic outreach to UHC Medicare members to improve health quality outcomes (i.e. medication adherence, appropriate drug utilization). This is your opportunity to join a pharmacy team with a focus on clinical and business collaboration. You will find an incredible team culture that provides opportunities to learn and evolve every day.
Travel expectations include onsite meetings twice a month in Schaumburg, IL office
For those located in Illinois, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform telephonic outreach to improve health quality outcomes
- Optimize pharmacy therapy through additional telephonic engagement with providers and pharmacies
- Oversee pharmacy projects from inception to completion
- Provide responses to drug information requests
- Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
- Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
- Coach, provide feedback, and guide others
- Roles will improve CAHPs member experience results as measured by CAHPs scores which contribute to over 35% of Star Rating and Medication Adherence at 14%
- Outbound calls to CAHPs detractors and Med Adh Members to improve member experience and reduce barriers to adherence drugs
- Document and track member engagement
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:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Pharmacy
- Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois
- 3+ years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist
- 3+ years of patient consultation experience while working as a licensed pharmacist
- Beginner level of proficiency navigating MS Office and Windows-based environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Pharm D
- Retail and/or mail order pharmacy experience
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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 salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Clinical Pharmacist - Remote in Schaumburg, IL position at UnitedHealth Group?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to UnitedHealth Group. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Clinical Pharmacist - Remote in Schaumburg, IL position at UnitedHealth Group located?
This position is based in Schaumburg. UnitedHealth Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Clinical Pharmacist - Remote in Schaumburg, IL at UnitedHealth Group earn?
UnitedHealth Group has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Clinical Pharmacist - Remote in Schaumburg, IL role at UnitedHealth Group posted?
This role was posted on April 21, 2026 (53 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Clinical Pharmacist - Remote in Schaumburg, IL role at UnitedHealth Group entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements UnitedHealth Group has listed.
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