Specialty Pharmacy Technician Full Time

UnitedHealth Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Full-Time Specialty Pharmacy Technician located at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. You will assist under pharmacist supervision, follow procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering quality patient care.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with rotating Saturday coverage. Pay ranges from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within the Optum family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Recent experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Proficiency with pharmacy systems and software.
• PTCB/CPhT certification preferred.
• 1+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital/outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately under pharmacist supervision
• Enter, review, and process outpatient prescription orders
• Assist with procurement, handling, and inventory management of specialty medications
• Provide excellent customer service, including answering patient questions, coordinating refills, and supporting medication adherence
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and internal teams to ensure timely medication access and delivery
• Maintain compliance with all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Pharmacy systems

Pharmacy tech

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

As a Full-Time Specialty Pharmacy Technician with CPS Solutions, LLC, you will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.

Pharmacy Location: Located within Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, plus rotating Saturday coverage (8:00 AM-2:00 PM).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately under pharmacist supervision
• Enter, review, and process outpatient prescription orders
• Assist with procurement, handling, and inventory management of specialty medications
• Provide excellent customer service, including answering patient questions, coordinating refills, and supporting medication adherence
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and internal teams to ensure timely medication access and delivery
• Maintain compliance with all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

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 or equivalent
• Recent experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
• Proficiency with pharmacy systems and software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/CPhT)
• 1+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Experience in a hospital and/or outpatient setting

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 $16.15 to $28.80 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.