Senior Community Pharmacy Technician

Optum; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/Medical Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Community Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations in Chestnut Hill, MA. The role involves processing prescriptions, data entry, compounding, labeling, and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include inventory management, vaccine administration, and maintaining certifications while collaborating with the pharmacy team to ensure regulatory compliance and quality care for patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PTCB/CPhT certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Immunization Administration certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Active and unrestricted MA Pharmacy Technician license.
• 1+ years of retail pharmacy experience.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions, data entry, and prepare medications including labeling.
• Provide customer service during pick-up, payments, and counseling.
• Manage inventory, receive shipments, price and restock medications.
• Administer vaccines and report safety events.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain certifications.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PTCB Certification (CPhT)

Immunization Administration Certification

ACPE immunization training

Job description

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 start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Senior 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 license in 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.