Senior Pharmacy Technician - Cincinnati, OH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) & Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to enter prescriptions, verify data, and liaise with patients, pharmacists, and physicians. The role requires adherence to HIPAA, accurate data handling, and strong communication skills. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and opportunities for career development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to navigate Windows PC applications and learn new systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 30 lbs.

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 ambulatory suites.
• 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 for 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, adhering to HIPAA and confidentiality code of ethics.

Skills

Pharmacy workflow

Customer communication

Windows PC proficiency

Multitasking

Lift 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pharmacy Technician license (OH)

Job description

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.

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:

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Ohio

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 Groupis 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.