Senior Community Pharmacy Technician

Taleo; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; 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 Assistance Program

Pet insurance / voluntary benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Community Pharmacy Technician in Chestnut Hill, MA to support pharmacists, process prescriptions, and prepare medications in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role emphasizes vaccine administration, inventory control, and customer service, with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits. Local commute and licensing requirements apply, with scheduling Monday–Friday, daytime hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB/CPhT or NHA) or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Immunization Administration certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Active Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license.
• 1+ year retail pharmacy experience.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists by processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications including compounding and labeling.
• Deliver excellent customer service during medication pick-up, payment processing, and counseling offers.
• Manage inventory, receive and inspect shipments, price and store medications, and restock clinical areas.
• Administer vaccines, report safety events, and contribute to quality improvement and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with the pharmacy team, uphold compliance with regulations, and maintain required certifications.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Vaccination administration

Customer service

Data entry / prescription processing

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

PTCB/CPhT or NHA certification

Immunization Certification (ACPE)

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Job Description - Senior Community Pharmacy Technician (2381448)

Senior Community Pharmacy Technician - 2381448

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

As aSenior Community Pharmacy Technician,you will perform a wide range of routine and complex pharmaceutical duties in support of pharmacy operations. Relieves the Pharmacist of duties related to the intake of new prescription information and the handling of Schedule II controlled substances per MA Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Location: 291 Independence Dr. Chestnut Hill, MA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm EST. Schedule to be determined by manager upon hire.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support pharmacists by processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications including compounding and labeling
• Deliver excellent customer service during medication pick-up, payment processing, and counseling offers
• Manage inventory, receive and inspect shipments, price and store medications, and restock clinical areas
• Administer vaccines, report safety events, and contribute to quality improvement and departmental initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with the pharmacy team, uphold compliance with regulations, and maintain required certifications

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 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/GED
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB, CPhT, or NHA or willing and able to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Certified in Immunization Administration by an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ("ACPE") accredited training program or willing and able to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician licensein the state of Massachusetts
• 1+ years of retail pharmacy experience
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualification:

• 2+ years of experience in a retail pharmacy or outpatient pharmacy setting
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 $18.00 to $32.00 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.