Pharmacy Technician

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. 

Location: 6767 Old Madison Pike Suite 305 Huntsville, AL 35806

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm

Primary Responsibilities:

Fulfillment Tech Responsibilities:

• Enter prescriptions from intake to order completion and verify member/patient data
• Contact patients, pharmacists, and doctor’s offices as a liaison for the pharmacy team
• Communicate clearly and concisely via phone and electronic methods to patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers
• Contact patients to complete refill assessments, request payment information, establish delivery details, and set up treatment in the Ambulatory Infusion Suite and/or other outpatient facilities
• Access, input, and retrieve prescription and medical/lab information from computer system
• Verify whether medication is reimbursable, and resolve rejected claims
• Process prescription refills and interpret supply needs as related to various therapies
• Resolve customer issues, ensuring accurate information is provided
• Able to multitask and channel communication from various business partners, driving patient centric quality care
• Follow all State and Federal regulations and Pharmacy Policies and Procedures, adhering to HIPAA and confidentiality code of ethics

Inventory Tech Responsibilities:

• Receive and replenish inventory/medication accurately by verifying quantity, lot number, expiration throughout multiple steps
• Reorder inventory/medication as needed based on usage and forecasting
• Manage inventory to reduce expiration losses through returns to wholesalers
• Received medication overstocks/purchases and transfer throughout the country (30+ locations)
• Track medication shipments for DSCSA compliance
• Monitor and manage recalled supplies and medications
• Physically count monthly inventory items and update quantity variances
• Collaborate with central OPS to best distribute and store overstocks/purchases of medications
• Receive, store, and infuse 340B medications into standard inventory
• Ensure electronic inventory matches/reflects physical inventory on-hand

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) OR 4+ years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Alabama
• Intermediate level of experience with Windows PC applications including the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift to 30 lbs
• Ability to work onsite at 6767 Old Madison Pike Suite 305 Huntsville, AL 35806, Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
• Previous Home Infusion experience
• Pharmacy/prescription data entry experience

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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 $27.69 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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