Pharmacy Technician - Las Vegas, NV

Optum; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join our Las Vegas team. You will enter prescriptions, verify information, and process orders while ensuring top-tier patient service and productivity. Join a Fortune 5 leader dedicated to health equity and career growth.

Responsibilities include contacting patients and providers, resolving claims issues, and maintaining accuracy throughout the prescription workflow. Some weekend scheduling is required.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Nevada.
• 2+ years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Ability to wear a mask during shift if not vaccinated for flu and COVID-19.
• Ability to work Monday – Saturday – 40 Hours per week with shifts between 8 AM – 7 PM PST, including weekends.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions and verify information; fill & pick up.
• Contact patients, pharmacists and doctors' offices to resolve claims issues.
• Process prescriptions from intake to order completion.
• Resolve customer issues; provide accurate information.

Skills

Pharmacy license

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Mask protocol

Stand for shift

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Pharmacy Technician,you'll be responsible for answering incoming calls and completing outbound calls to/from patients, physicians and pharmacists while ensuring a high level of customer service and maximized productivity. Along the way, you'll discover the training, support and career opportunities you'd expect from a Fortune 5 leader.

Schedule:

Monday – Saturday – 40 Hours per week with shifts between 8 AM – 7 PM PST – Hours may change based on business needs

Location:

4805 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103; may need to support other locations within the Las Vegas Mero area when business requires.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enter prescriptions and verify appropriate and accurate information; fill & pick up
• Contact patients, pharmacists and doctor's offices to resolve claims issues
• Process prescriptions (from intake to order completion)
• Resolve customer issues; ensuring accurate information is provided

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 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 Nevada
• 2+ years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
• Ability to always wear a mask during shift if not vaccinated for flu and COVID-19
• Ability to work Monday – Saturday – 40 Hours per week with shifts between 8 AM – 7 PM PST including several weekends
• Ability to stand for the whole work shift
• Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications including the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

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.