Pharmacy Technician Part Time

UnitedHealth Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase program

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to assist in various hospital pharmacy activities under licensed pharmacist supervision. Located at Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital in New Lenox, IL, you will prepare, deliver, and restock medications, process orders, and support billing and inventory.

The role requires an Illinois license, high school diploma, and proficiency with pharmacy software, with a schedule Monday–Friday 7:30am–4pm and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Illinois state Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, ideally in outpatient setting.
• Proficiency with pharmacy software.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Ability to enter patient data into pharmacy systems accurately.
• Ability to support workflow efficiency with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Processes prescription orders into pharmacy systems accurately.
• Gathers information to support pharmacists and clinicians.
• Processes orders from EMR/EHR with accuracy and urgency.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas and nursing units.
• Maintains medication inventory and monitors expirations.
• Supports medication safety initiatives and documentation.
• Collaborates with nurses and staff to ensure safe delivery.

Skills

Pharmacy software

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pharmacy software

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.

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adolescents to senior adults.

The part-time (16 -20 hours per week) Pharmacy Technician will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; performing order entry; procuring drugs; billing. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.

Pharmacy Location: Located within Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital 1004 Pawlak Pkwy New Lenox, IL 60451

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4pm and Saturdays and Sundays 7:30am to 1pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares and dispenses medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Processes prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
• Assists pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
• Process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency
• Delivers medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units
• Maintains medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates
• Supports medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation
• Collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery
• Complies with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations

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 equivalent
• Active Illinois state Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
• Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, ideally in outpatient setting
• Proficiency with pharmacy software
• Proven excellent customer service skills including effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Demonstrated ability to process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
• Demonstrated ability to assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency
• Demonstrated ability to deliver medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units
• Demonstrated ability to maintain medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates
• Demonstrated ability to support medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery
• Demonstrated ability to comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations

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 - $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.