Cuong Le

Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization at Optumrx · Unitedhealth Group

pharmacist Orange County, CA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
21 years
since Nov 2005
Gender
Male

Experience

Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization at OptumrxCurrent
Unitedhealth Group
Since Nov 2005 · 21 years · Orange County, CA

Education

University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Science - BS
1995 – 2000
University of Southern California
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD

About Unitedhealth Group

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website

Professional Overview

Cuong Le is a Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization at Optumrx, currently affiliated with Unitedhealth Group, based in Orange County, CA. As a pharmacist, Le contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Orange County, CA. They have been with Unitedhealth Group for 21 years. Le holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science - BS and Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD, from University of California San Diego and University of Southern California. Unitedhealth Group operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Orange County, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Cuong Le is one of them.
  • 7,491 pharmacists are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 2,679 contacts at Unitedhealth Group are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in CA: $130,000 – $197,000 (median $160,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in CA: Kaiser Permanente (929), Cvs Health (417), Walgreens (330).
  • 2% of pharmacists in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 77% of pharmacists in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cuong Le located?

Cuong Le is based in Orange County, CA. They are currently affiliated with Unitedhealth Group.

What is Cuong Le's specialty?

Cuong Le specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization at Optumrx.

Where does Cuong Le currently work?

Cuong Le currently works at Unitedhealth Group. They have been there for 21 years.

What is Cuong Le's educational background?

Cuong Le attended University of California San Diego and University of Southern California.

How do I contact Cuong Le for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a pharmacist?

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in CA?

pharmacists in CA typically earn $130,000 to $197,000 annually, with a median of $160,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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