Pharmacy Technician Full Time

Optum; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

The Brook Hospital - KMI and The Brook-Dupont Circle, under Optum/CPS, are seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician. You will assist under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, handling medication preparation, delivery, restocking, drug procurement, and billing.

The role emphasizes compliance with pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. The facility operates Monday–Friday with a dedicated pharmacy open hours; prior hospital or retail pharmacy experience and Kentucky technician licensure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Kentucky Pharmacy Technician license is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician designation is preferred.
• Recent hospital or retail pharmacy experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders for safety and accuracy.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize regimens.
• Monitor patient outcomes and prevent adverse drug events.
• Supervise and support technicians and interns for compliant workflow.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance.

Skills

Pharmacy tech license

Hospital/retail pharmacy experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

High School Diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore opportunities 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? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a full time, nonexempt Pharmacy Technician with Optum/CPS at The Brook Hospital - KMI, and The Brook-Dupont Circle, you will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; procuring drugs; and billing. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.

Schedule:

This position will be scheduled 40 hours per week.

About the Facility:

The Brook Hospital - KMI is a 98 bed, Joint Commission accredited facility that offers psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for adolescents ages 5-17, adults and seniors. Adolescent services include Psychiatric Inpatient, Extended Care Inpatient, Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Rehabilitation (STAR), Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Psychiatric Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Substance Use Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient (IOP). Adult services Psychiatric Inpatient, Substance Use Inpatient, Substance Use Rehabilitation, Transitional Residential Living House for Men (TL House) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ETC).

The Dupont location is all adult admissions.

About the Pharmacy:

The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from 7:30AM to 4:00PM. The pharmacy utilizes Omnicell automated cabinets, HCS pharmacy order entry services, CPOE and EMAR. Weekend remote on call at least once a month or as needed. 4 Hours Saturday and 4 Hours Sunday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients
• Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements

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

• High School Diploma or GED
• Kentucky Pharmacy Technician license
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy
• Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office
• Proven effective communication skills, verbal and written

Preferred Qualification

• Behavioral Health experience

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.