Thao Pham

Clinical Pharmacist Medicaid Medicare and Commercial Team · Optum

pharmacist Cypress, TX

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
4 years
since Oct 2022

Experience

Clinical Pharmacist Medicaid Medicare and Commercial TeamCurrent
Optum
Since Oct 2022 · 4 years · Cypress, TX

Education

University of the Incarnate Word
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
2009 – 2013
University of Houston
Psychology
2002 – 2009

Skills

Prior Authorization Hospital Pharmacy Pharmacy Management Pharmacy Practice Pharmacy Benefit Management Medication Therapy Management

About Optum

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Website

Professional Overview

Thao Pham is a Clinical Pharmacist Medicaid Medicare and Commercial Team, currently affiliated with Optum, based in Cypress, TX. As a pharmacist, Pham contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Cypress, TX. They have been with Optum for 4 years. Pham holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD and Psychology, from University of the Incarnate Word and University of Houston. Core competencies include Prior Authorization, Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Benefit Management. Optum operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector. 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 Cypress, TX 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. Thao Pham is one of them.
  • 4,877 pharmacists are based in TX (out of 101,235 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,589 contacts at Optum are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in TX: $106,000 – $160,000 (median $131,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in TX: Walgreens (317), Cvs Health (268), Walmart (173).
  • 3% of pharmacists in TX hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 77% of pharmacists in TX have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thao Pham located?

Thao Pham is based in Cypress, TX. They are currently affiliated with Optum.

What is Thao Pham's specialty?

Thao Pham specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Clinical Pharmacist Medicaid Medicare and Commercial Team.

Where does Thao Pham currently work?

Thao Pham currently works at Optum. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Thao Pham's educational background?

Thao Pham attended University of the Incarnate Word and University of Houston.

How do I contact Thao Pham for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a pharmacist?

Recruiting pharmacists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for pharmacists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a pharmacist in TX?

pharmacists in TX typically earn $106,000 to $160,000 annually, with a median of $131,000. 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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