Pharmacy Technician - Onsite

Requisition number: 2397365

Job category: Pharmacy

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.

About the Facility: Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric care for approximately 108 adults housed in the main hospital units or in one of six cottages on grounds. Our multidisciplinary team delivers 24/7 care in a safe, structured environment, offering individualized treatment plans designed to promote stabilization, recovery, and long-term success.

Through compassionate care, evidence-based treatment, and educational support, we help patients build the skills and confidence needed to achieve healthier outcomes and improved quality of life. CPS Solutions-Optum has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions-Optum.

Pharmacy Hours: The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; and is closed on weekends and some holidays.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparing, delivering, and restocking medications to the various units/departments

• Data / order entry

• Processing medication refill requests and preparing them for pharmacist verification

• Ordering and returning medications from the wholesaler

• Managing expired medication returns with reverse distributor vendor

• Operates and maintains the TouchPoint automated dispensing machine

• Obtaining the necessary medications to stock the TouchPoint automated dispensing machine

• Unit-dose repackaging medications from bulk bottles of tablets and capsules

• Operates and maintains the Parata ATP400 repackaging multi-drug pouch machine and canisters

• Operates and maintains the Parata InspectRx machine

• Performs routine checks for medication outdates

• Maintains pharmacy cleanliness in accordance with safety and regulatory standards

• Works with Accounting staff to create purchase orders for needed non-medication supplies

• Assist with additional pharmacy duties as needed

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

• Registered, or the ability to become registered, as a pharmacy technician in the State of Missouri

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification

• 1+ years of hospital experience

• Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Word

• Proven effective communications skills; verbal and written

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 - $29 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.