Pharmacy Technician Per Diem

Optum; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's CPS division (Optum) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Indiana. You will prepare and dispense medications under supervision, process prescriptions, and support workflow efficiency in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Required: active Pharmacy Technician license in your state or ability to obtain within 60 days. Preferred: PTCB certification and 1+ year experience. Pay ranges from $16 to $29 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician license in your state or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB).
• 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
• Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
• Process and coordinate specialty medication prescriptions, often for complex or chronic conditions
• Manage prior authorizations and insurance requirements, working closely with payers and providers
• Coordinate patient onboarding and refills, ensuring adherence to therapy schedules
• Handle medication distribution logistics, including cold-chain management and direct-to-patient shipping
• Maintain detailed documentation and reporting, meeting REMS, FDA, and manufacturer program requirements
• Provide high-touch patient support, addressing non-clinical questions and navigating access barriers
• Ensure compliance with specialty pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and quality metrics

Education

Active Pharmacy Technician license in your state of residence

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
• Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
• Process and coordinate specialty medication prescriptions, often for complex or chronic conditions
• Manage prior authorizations and insurance requirements, working closely with payers and providers
• Coordinate patient onboarding and refills, ensuring adherence to therapy schedules
• Handle medication distribution logistics, including cold-chain management and direct-to-patient shipping
• Maintain detailed documentation and reporting, meeting REMS, FDA, and manufacturer program requirements
• Provide high-touch patient support, addressing non-clinical questions and navigating access barriers
• Ensure compliance with specialty pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and quality metrics

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 Qualification

• Active Pharmacy Technician license in your state of residence, or the ability obtain one within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
• 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician

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 - $29 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.