Senior Pharmacy Technician

Optum; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee referral bonus

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Cincinnati to enter prescriptions, verify patient data, and liaise with patients, pharmacists, and doctors. You will handle refill assessments, delivery setup, and data entry in the ambulatory infusion setting and other outpatient facilities.

The role requires standing and lifting up to 30 lbs, progress through HIPAA compliance, and effective multitasking while delivering patient-centric care. Ohio licensure and PTCB are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Windows PC applications and common software.
• Ability to stand, walk and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions from intake to order completion and verify member data.
• Liaise with patients, pharmacists, and doctors by phone or email.
• Communicate clearly with patients and healthcare providers.
• Complete refill assessments and set up delivery details.
• Access and retrieve prescriptions and lab information in the system.
• Verify reimbursability and resolve rejected claims.
• Process refills and interpret supply needs for therapies.
• Resolve issues with customers providing accurate information.
• Multitask and coordinate with partners to ensure quality care.
• Follow HIPAA and all state/federal regulations and policies.

Skills

Windows PC applications

Stand/walk/lift 30 lbs

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Location: 7167 E. Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH

Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enter prescriptions from intake to order completion and verify member/patient data
• Contact patients, pharmacists, and doctor's offices as a liaison for the pharmacy team
• Communicate clearly and concisely via phone and electronic methods to patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers
• Contact patients to complete refill assessments, request payment information, establish delivery details, and set up treatment in the Ambulatory Infusion Suite and/or other outpatient facilities
• Access, input, and retrieve prescriptions and medical/lab information from computer system
• Verify whether medication is reimbursable, and resolve rejected claims
• Process prescription refills and interpret supply needs as related to various therapies
• Resolve customer issues, ensuring accurate information is provided
• Able to multitask and channel communication from various business partners, driving patient centric quality care
• Follow all State and Federal regulations and Pharmacy Policies and Procedures, adhering to HIPAA and confidentiality code of ethics

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 directions 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
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Windows PC applications including the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Ohio
• Previous Home Infusion experience
• Pharmacy/prescription data entry experience

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 - $32 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.

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