Pharmacy Technician

Optum; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Burr Ridge, IL. The role involves processing prescription orders, assisting with inventory and packaging, and providing support to pharmacists to ensure accurate dispensing.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels, shipping orders to patients, and helping with inventory replenishment. The position requires a valid PhT license and ability to lift 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted State PhT license.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Stand for up to 8 hours with breaks.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Process and fill prescription orders for pharmacist verification.
• Pack and ship completed prescription orders to patients.
• Maintain drug inventory and automated dispensing units.
• Replenish workstation supplies for filling prescriptions.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Prescription data entry

Customer service

Education

Pharmacy Technician License (State)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

As aPharmacy Technician, you’ll be responsible for retrieving medication from stock, counting and packaging orders for pharmacist review, maintaining workstations with adequate supplies, removing outdated products from shelves, assisting with inventory replenishment, and maintaining par levels of pre-packaged auxiliary items. Occasionally you may be asked to reach out to patients for customer service calls as well as making inquiries on orders shipped.

Primary Responsibilities:

Process and fill prescription orders in preparation for pharmacist verification

Some packing and shipping of completed prescription orders to patients

Maintain drug inventory and automated dispensing units

Replenish workstation supplies for filling prescriptions as needed (includes vials, caps, labels, etc.)

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

You’ll 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 and unrestricted State or NHA PhT license
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours with intermittent breaks
• Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy and prescription data entry experience
• Experience navigating throughMicrosoft Office Suite
• Has previously worked or is currently working as a contractor placed at UHG or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates

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 $16.00 to $29.00 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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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