Pharmacy Fellow - Health Equity and Systems Thinking

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.

The CPS Solutions, LLC Health Equity and Systems Thinking Pharmacy Fellowship is aimed to position our graduates to improve health equity through advocacy, recognition of systems thinking, and adoption of community resources/partnerships to improve chronic conditions. You will focus on addressing and improving healthcare disparities with the aim of a more culturally and competent pharmacist workforce in integrating social determinants of health screening and interventions into medication use encounters and improving patient outcomes. This is a 12-month position only. Additional time may be added as needed and will be determined by the end of the term.

The Pharmacy Fellowship is a 12-month, full-time program starting in August 2026 with the schedule being a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, and occasional weekends as needed.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze an assessment that incorporates structural and process of care indicators to improve health literacy and communication between pharmacy and patients during the medication management encounter
  • Collect and analyze patient population data for the health system or organization
  • Collaborate with departmental and/or interdisciplinary teams in the design, implementation, and/or enhancement of the organization's criteria for appropriate medication use management
  • Increase knowledge about social determinants of health (SDOH) and disparities in health care and explore attitudes and behaviors that promote and/or mitigate disparities in patient care
• Conduct a longitudinal research and quality improvement project for presentation at a professional platform
  • Assess the health system (or department) for components of health literacy
  • Implement systems thinking-based evaluation design and intervention design
  • Evaluate opportunities for improving patient outcomes, clinical and operational efficiencies, safety and quality of the medication-use process through the application of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) strategies
• Develop a structural Certificate Program in the area of health equity, disparity and systems thinking for preceptors and pharmacist leaders
  • Assist the organization in achieving compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements related to the use of medications (e.g., appropriate accrediting bodies and related professional organization standards, statements, and/or guidelines; state and federal laws regulating pharmacy practice)
  • Provide effective medication and practice-related education to health care professionals in health equity standards and systems thinking

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:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accredited college or university (PharmD preferred)
• Licensure in good standing as a Registered Pharmacist prior to the program start date; willingness to reciprocate
• Post-graduate pharmacy residency (PGY1) or equivalent training
• Must include curriculum vitae (CV), a personal letter of intent, transcript and the names and contact information of three individuals that can provide professional letters of recommendation as part of the application
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

• Degree in Public Health or work experience in public health services
• Possess necessary knowledge to provide oversight of medication regimens for the patient populations treated in the facility, including a knowledge of dosing for specific age populations
• Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written
• Proficiency with pharmacy computer systems
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels across the organization.

*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 $71,200 to $127,200 annually 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.