Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to support Highlands Behavioral Health in Littleton, Colorado. Under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will prepare, dispense, and restock medications, perform order entry, and help procure drugs, following pharmacy standards and regulations.

The position offers weekend coverage (one or two weekends per month, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00am–2:00pm) with potential to cover full-time PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Colorado Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacy Intern License in good standing.
• Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy.
• Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications across campus to Omnicell units.
• Repackaging bulk medication bottles into unit dose packages, labeling of med doses.
• Collaborating with pharmacists and nurses for patient care.

Skills

Pharmacy licensing

Hospital/retail pharmacy

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Colorado Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Omnicell

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 part-time Pharmacy Technician, you 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; and procuring drugs. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.

Location: Highlands Behavioral Health is an innovative, 86-bed hospital offering comprehensive psychiatric care for adults and adolescents. Highlands Behavioral, located in Littleton, Colorado, has easy access to major highways and surrounding communities.

Schedule: This position is scheduled to work one or two weekends a month, both Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00am-2:00pm, and provide additional coverage as needed and as available to cover full-time technician PTO.

About the Pharmacy: Pharmacy hours are weekdays and holidays from 8:00am-4:00pm and weekends 10:00am-2:00pm. The pharmacy utilizes Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications across campus to Omnicell units
• Repackaging bulk medication bottles into unit dose packages, labeling of med doses
• Collaborating with pharmacists and nurses for patient care

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
• Current Colorado Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacy Intern License in good standing
• Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy
• Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective communications skills; verbal and written

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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.