They usually select applicants from various contracting agencies so that they have employees for a trial period of about 5-6 months (usually starting in Nov or Dec), then they select the top 2 pharmacists to keep permanent and everyone else they let go upon contract ending. Initially you submit your resume to a contracting agency (jobs posted in Sept), and if they find your resume is a good fit for the position, once the position is open, they forward it to the OptumRx hiring manager who selects applicants for interview (usually in Oct). If you have at least 1 year pharmacist experience (say in retail) but don't have pharmacy benefits management experience, they are still willing to train you, unlike other PBM companies. If selected as a good match, you will meet with the manager(s) of the department who will give you a tour, conduct the interview and answer any questions. You will hear back through the contracting agency within a week if they are offering you a position.

You will receive an email from HR with your availability and then be assigned an interviewer. The interview was through a video chat (Microsoft Teams, WebEx, or Zoom) and was roughly 30 minutes.