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Community Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

UnitedHealth Group

Wellesley, MAJob$16–29/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$16–29/hr
Location
Wellesley, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Pharmacy Technician License Massachusetts

Job overview

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Community Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem). Optum, a global organization, seeks a Community Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with prescription processing, medication preparation, inventory management, vaccine administration, and customer service, while maintaining compliance and contributing to quality initiatives. The role relieves pharmacists of intake duties and handles Schedule II controlled substances per Massachusetts Board regulations, offering development opportunities within UnitedHealth Group.

Key focus areas include 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, and Manage inventory, receive and inspect shipments, price and store medications, and restock clinical areas.

Important skills include Compounding, Vaccine Administration, Inventory Management, Data Entry, Medication Labeling, and Payment Processing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CompoundingVaccine AdministrationInventory ManagementData EntryMedication LabelingPayment ProcessingCustomer ServiceCounselingQuality ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceCollaborationHandling Schedule II Controlled Substances

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDActive Pharmacy Technician License Massachusetts1+ Years Retail Pharmacy ExperienceAccess to Reliable TransportationAvailability to Work Mon-Fri 8am-6pm and Sat 9am-3pm ESTPass Drug TestNationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB, CPhT, or NHA)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified in Immunization Administration by ACPE Accredited Training Program2+ Years Retail or Outpatient Pharmacy Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Requisition number: 2381440

Job category: Pharmacy

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.

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health , part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a 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 : 230 Worcester St. Wellesley, MA

Schedule : Per Diem. Must have availability to work between the business hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm, and Saturday, 9am-3pm EST.

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

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

  • Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Massachusetts or willing and able to obtain within 90 days of employment

  • 1+ years of retail pharmacy experience

  • Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualification:

  • Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB, CPhT, or NHA

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Certified in Immunization Administration by an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ("ACPE") accredited training program or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

  • 2+ years of experience in a retail pharmacy or outpatient pharmacy 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 $16.00 to $29.00 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.

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