Yasmin Jones

Clinical Pharmacist - Prior Authorization · Optum

pharmacist Silver Spring, MD

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
9 years
since Dec 2017
Gender
Female

Experience

Clinical Pharmacist - Prior AuthorizationCurrent
Optum
Since Dec 2017 · 9 years · Silver Spring, MD

Education

Howard University
Western Michigan University
Bachelor's degree

Skills

Community Pharmacy Patient Education Management Coaching Pharmaceutical Care Health Literacy Training Team Leadership Employee Engagement Telemetry Telehealth Customer Service Pharmacy Benefit Management Medication Therapy Management

About Optum

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

Professional Overview

Yasmin Jones is a Clinical Pharmacist - Prior Authorization, currently affiliated with Optum, based in Silver Spring, MD. As a pharmacist, Jones contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Silver Spring, MD. They have been with Optum for 9 years. Jones holds academic credentials, including Bachelor's degree, from Howard University and Western Michigan University. Core competencies include Community Pharmacy, Patient Education, Management, Coaching, Pharmaceutical Care. 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 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 Silver Spring, MD 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. Yasmin Jones is one of them.
  • 1,513 pharmacists are based in MD (out of 29,095 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,589 contacts at Optum are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in MD: $116,000 – $175,000 (median $143,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in MD: Cvs Health (94), Walgreens (58), Johns Hopkins Hospital (35).
  • 4% of pharmacists in MD hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 75% of pharmacists in MD have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Yasmin Jones located?

Yasmin Jones is based in Silver Spring, MD. They are currently affiliated with Optum.

What is Yasmin Jones's specialty?

Yasmin Jones specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Clinical Pharmacist - Prior Authorization.

Where does Yasmin Jones currently work?

Yasmin Jones currently works at Optum. They have been there for 9 years.

What is Yasmin Jones's educational background?

Yasmin Jones attended Howard University and Western Michigan University.

How do I contact Yasmin Jones for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in MD?

pharmacists in MD typically earn $116,000 to $175,000 annually, with a median of $143,000. 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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