Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Med Safety & Delivery

UnitedHealth Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a hospital pharmacy in Anchorage, AK, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing, dispensing, order entry, and restocking medications, along with ensuring compliance with procedures, USP standards, and regulatory requirements.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with proficiency in HCS/Omnicell systems and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active AK state Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, ideally in outpatient setting.
• Excellent customer service skills including effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with pharmacy software.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and dispense medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Demonstrated ability to process prescription orders accurately in pharmacy systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering information and supporting workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to process medication orders from EMR/EHR with accuracy and urgency.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver medications to patient care areas, including ADCs and nursing units.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain medication inventory and monitor expiration dates.
• Demonstrated ability to support medication safety initiatives and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems.
• Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow.
• Prepare and compound medications following hospital protocols and USP standards.
• Process medication orders from EMR/EHR with accuracy and urgency.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets and nursing units.
• Maintain medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates.
• Support medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery.
• Comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Pharmacy software

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active AK state Pharmacy Technician license

Recent work experience as Pharmacy Technician

PTCB/CPhT

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a hospital pharmacy in Anchorage, AK, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing, dispensing, order entry, and restocking medications, along with ensuring compliance with procedures, USP standards, and regulatory requirements.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with proficiency in HCS/Omnicell systems and strong customer service skills.