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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.
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Growing together. As a Pharmacy Technician , you'll be responsible for retrieving medication from stock, counting and packaging orders for pharmacist review, maintaining workstations with adequate supplies, removing outdated products from shelves, assisting with inventory replenishment, and maintaining par levels of pre-packaged auxiliary items.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.
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Candidates are required to have flexibility to work our 8 hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of (6am to 2:30pm ). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.
Location: 19 Chapin Road, Building D, Pine Brook, NJ Primary
Preparing and dispensing prescription medications under the supervision of a pharmacist Receiving and processing prescription orders from patients, physicians, and healthcare providers Entering prescription information into pharmacy systems and maintaining accurate patient records Verifying insurance coverage, processing claims, and resolving billing issues Managing inventory, ordering medications, and monitoring stock levels Restocking medications and supplies while ensuring proper storage and handling Assisting with medication packaging, labeling, and shipment preparation Maintaining compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and company policies Performing quality assurance checks to ensure prescription accuracy Answering patient and provider inquiries and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist Supporting workflow management to meet productivity and service-level expectations Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA requirements Collaborating with pharmacists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely medication delivery 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 direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
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Active and unrestricted New Jersey NHA PhT license Ability to lift up to 25 pounds Ability to stand for up to 8 hours with intermittent breaks Must be 18 years of age or older
National Pharmacy Technician Certification Pharmacy/prescription data entry experience Experience navigating through Microsoft Office Suite 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. 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. #RPO, #RED