Pharmacist Intern or Pharmacy Technician - Part Time

Optum; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

This is an on-site internship at a CPS pharmacy in Littleton, CO, within the Optum family. The role features weekend 4-hour shifts with occasional weekday coverage. You will gain exposure to drug distribution, patient counseling, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced health care environment.

Active Pharmacist Intern or Pharmacy Technician license is required, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is necessary.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist Intern OR Pharmacy Technician license.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Responsibilities

• Distribute drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
• Provide information to customers about medications and their use
• Perform clerical duties such as filing patient records and processing insurance claims
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws of the applicable State Board of Pharmacy
• Administration of immunizations as allowed by state boards of pharmacy
• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company’s commitment to superior customer service
• Adhere to safety policies and report issues to leadership
• Comply with regulatory policies and PHI handling in HIPAA-compliant manner

Education

Pharmacist Intern or Pharmacy Technician license

Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Job description

Internships at Optum. If you are looking for an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that’s dramatically shaping our entire health care system. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 94,000 people collaborating worldwide, Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care. Our internship opportunities provide a view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. Here, you’ll work with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This opportunity is with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you’ll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions?

This is an on‑site position at a CPS pharmacy in Littleton, CO, and the schedule is part-time, primarily 4‑hour shifts on the weekend with occasional weekday coverage as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Distribute drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
• Provide information to customers about medications and their use
• Perform clerical duties such as filing patient records and processing insurance claims
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws of the applicable State Board of Pharmacy
• Administration of immunizations as allowed by state boards of pharmacy
• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers
• Adhere to having a safe and secure workspace and communicate with their leadership when that safety (equipment, system, information) is compromised
• Comply with policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies
• Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction 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 Pharmacist Intern OR Pharmacy Technician license.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical rotation, pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician experience
• 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
• Solid understanding of medical and pharmacy terminology

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 401k 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 $18.00 to $25.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.

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