Field-Based Pharmacy IT & Data Specialist

Optum; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in the Boston area seeks a Business Information Systems Assistant to support pharmacy information systems and related business applications. You will assist with maintenance, testing, data integrity, training, and implementation activities, collaborating with pharmacy operations, clinical staff, and information systems teams to support current and future initiatives.

This full-time, field-based role requires travel up to 50% within your market, with an 8-hour shift during EST

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years in healthcare operations or related support roles.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Willing to travel up to 50% within the market.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am–6:00 pm EST; field-based in Greater Boston.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy information systems and related workflows.
• Assist with planning, testing, training, and implementation of pharmacy tech initiatives.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, operations, vendors, and IT teams.
• Participate in testing, workflow validation, and issue tracking.
• Maintain documentation, training materials, and system procedures.
• Serve as a resource for system users and resolve routine issues.
• Attend on-site meetings, go-live activities, and training sessions.
• Travel to assigned offices in the market as needed (16 locations).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Collaboration skills

Learning healthcare tech

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in the Boston area seeks a Business Information Systems Assistant to support pharmacy information systems and related business applications. You will assist with maintenance, testing, data integrity, training, and implementation activities, collaborating with pharmacy operations, clinical staff, and information systems teams to support current and future initiatives.

This full-time, field-based role requires travel up to 50% within your market, with an 8-hour shift during EST