Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

Optum; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 39,950; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Genoa Healthcare in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing prescriptions and perform clerical duties under the supervision of a Pharmacist.

Hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with duties including stocking, data entry, and ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations. Valid CO license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in Colorado.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to use your car to make deliveries if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all consumers and clinic staff.
• Fill prescription orders and verify under direct supervision of the registered pharmacist.
• Order, receive, and store incoming pharmacy supplies.
• Receive and process wholesaler medication orders.
• Verify medication stock and enter data in the computer to maintain inventory records.
• Work with the pharmacist to assist in the pharmacy functions and keep the pharmacy in compliance with all federal and state requirements.
• Perform various clerical duties relating to the department.
• Communicate with strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driving

Job description

Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare

A career with Genoa Healthcare means you are part of a collaborative effort to serve behavioral health and addiction treatment communities. We do more than just provide medicine; we change lives for the better. People with serious mental or chronic illnesses – and those who care for them – have moving stories, and at Genoa we become their voice, their partner. Working as part of a coordinated care team, we partner with community‑based providers and others to ensure that people with complex health conditions get the right medications and can follow their treatment plans. Our personalized services – in‑clinical pharmacies, medication management and more – are leading the way to a new level of care.

Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

We seek a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to support all functions of the Genoa mental health and specialty pharmacy primarily through dispensing medical prescriptions and performing necessary clerical duties while under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.

Hours: This is a Per Diem role where we would ask that you fill in for PTO and call outs during the hours of 8:30am‑5:00pm Monday‑Friday.

Location: 515 28 3/4 Rd, Bldg. A, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all consumers and members of the clinic staff.
• Fill prescription orders and make them available for verification under direct supervision of the registered pharmacist.
• Order, receive, and store incoming pharmacy supplies.
• Receive and process wholesaler medication orders.
• Verify medication stock and enter data in the computer to maintain inventory records.
• Work with the pharmacist to assist in the pharmacy functions and keep the pharmacy in compliance with all federal and state requirements.
• Perform various clerical duties relating to the department.
• Communicate with strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Rewards and Recognition

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Colorado.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to use your car to make deliveries if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Pharmacy Technician experience and prescription data entry experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Drug‑Free Workplace

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.