Pharmacy Clerk

UnitedHealth Group • Las Vegas, NV

4d • $16 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Clerk supports prescription-order fulfillment and pharmacy operations, including handling unit doses, specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, IVs, enterals, and related supplies in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies. The role may include compounding medications in an appropriate sterile or ventilated environment; processing, packing, and shipping orders with the correct medications, supplies, and patient education materials; ordering drugs and supplies; maintaining inventory and warehouse operations; storing products properly, including refrigeration of perishables; monitoring and calibrating pharmacy equipment; and filling dispensing units.

The clerk also supports patients, caregivers, providers, and healthcare partners as an initial point of contact. They verify intake and demographic details, answer non-clinical calls, direct clinical or prescription concerns to pharmacists or pharmacy technicians, maintain confidential records and documentation, and help keep daily workflows on track so medications and supplies are delivered accurately and on schedule.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is located at 6720 Placid Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. Candidates must pass a drug test before employment begins.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of experience in customer service, healthcare, pharmacy, a medical office, or administrative support.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers using Windows PC applications and the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications.
• Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with specialty pharmacy or other healthcare environments is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in customer service, healthcare, pharmacy, a medical office, or administrative support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for patients, caregivers, providers, and healthcare partners.
• Verify patient demographic and intake information for accuracy before forwarding materials for processing.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and address non-clinical inquiries.
• Route clinical questions and prescription-related concerns to the appropriate pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
• Assist patients and caregivers with general pharmacy-related questions while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain patient, prescription, and medical records in accordance with HIPAA and company confidentiality requirements.
• File, organize, and maintain accurate documentation supporting pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance.
• Support daily workflow activities to help ensure medications and supplies are delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Support or lead duties related to prescription fulfillment, including handling medications and related supplies in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
• May compound medications using appropriate components and supplies in a sterile or ventilated environment.
• Process, pack, and ship pharmacy orders, ensuring medications, supplies, and patient education materials are included.
• May order drugs and supplies and perform inventory and warehouse duties, including proper storage and refrigeration of perishable products.
• Monitor and adjust or calibrate pharmacy equipment and fill dispensing units.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrued starting with the first pay period.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Medical plan options and participation in a Health Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• 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, including pet insurance, legal insurance, and long-term care insurance.
• Performance rewards and recognition programs.
• Incentive programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED