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George Richards

Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization and Appeals

pharmacist Sun City, CA Optum
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Overview
Level
Staff
Tenure
6 years at Optum
Gender
Male
Connections
99
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. George Richards is one of them.
  • 7,491 pharmacists are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,589 contacts at Optum 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 verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed August 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
UC San Diego
UC Irvine
B.S. Biological Sciences
UC Irvine
About Optum
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
optum.com
Office Location
724 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA
Professional Overview

George Richards is a Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization and Appeals, currently affiliated with Optum, based in Sun City, CA. As a pharmacist, Richards contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Sun City, CA. They have been with Optum for 6 years. Richards holds academic credentials, including B.S. Biological Sciences, from UC San Diego and UC Irvine. Optum 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 verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. 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 Sun City, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is George Richards located?
George Richards is based in Sun City, CA. They are currently affiliated with Optum.
What is George Richards's specialty?
George Richards specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization and Appeals.
Where does George Richards currently work?
George Richards currently works at Optum. They have been there for 6 years.
What is George Richards's educational background?
George Richards attended UC San Diego and UC Irvine.
How do I contact George Richards 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 verified 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 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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