Pharmacy Tech

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Sultan
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTSOptum 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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)As a Pharmacy Technician , you'll be responsible for retrieving medication from stock, counting and packaging orders for pharmacist review, maintaining work stations with adequate supplies, removing outdated products from shelves, assisting with inventory replenishment, and maintaining par levels of pre-packaged auxiliary items. Occasionally you may be asked to reach out to patients for customer service calls as well as making inquiries on orders shipped.Working Schedule: This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work our 8 hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of (6:00am - 3:30pm). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.Primary Responsibilities:* Process and fill prescription orders in preparation for pharmacist verification* Some packing and shipping of completed prescription orders to patients* Maintain drug inventory and automated dispensing units* Replenish work station supplies for filling prescriptions as needed (includes vials, caps, labels, etc.)This role is equally challenging and rewarding. You'll need to work within multiple computer systems simultaneously as you respond to questions or provide specific medication details / clinical information. It's a fast paced, high volume environment where our members are counting on us to deliver these important, sometimes life-saving medications in an accurate and efficient manner.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.)* More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits (http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits)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 (or higher)* Current State of Washington Pharmacy Technician License (CPhT)Physical Requirements:* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds* Ability to stand for up to 8 hours with intermittent breaksPreferred Qualifications:* Pharmacy / prescription data entry experience* National Pharmacy Technician Certification* Previous experience working in a mail order setting* Competent in basic mathematical equations with different forms of measurements, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals* Proficient computer and organizational skills with the ability to focus on workload and achievement of both production and quality objectivesSoft Skills:* Good verbal and written communication skills* Strong teamwork and cooperation skills**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for Washington residents is $16.00 to $27.31 . Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.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.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.Keywords: #RPO, #Red

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