Pharmacy Tech II - Float - Pearland TX

UnitedHealth Group•Pearland, TX

14h•$18 - $32

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech II assists the Pharmacist in preparing prescriptions as permitted by state law and supports pharmacy and clinic operations. The role provides customer service by accepting prescriptions and refill requests, processing sales, answering customer questions, and referring medical or prescription questions to the Pharmacist. Additional work includes stocking and maintaining over-the-counter (OTC) merchandise, processing clinic medication requisitions, and completing other duties as needed to support pharmacy activities. The position is based at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Pearland, Texas, within the Optum family of businesses. The hourly pay range is $18–$32, based on full-time employment and factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Technician training program.
TSBP registration.
At least 2 years of retail pharmacy experience or completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
Ability to read merchandise labels and invoices, ask and answer questions over the phone, and write information on prescriptions.
Ability to communicate with customers to handle complaints and problems.
Ability to operate a computer terminal to process prescriptions.
Cash-handling math skills, including adding and subtracting, making change, and completing a daily cash report.
Typing speed of 20 WPM.
Ability to receive prescriptions and ring up sales in a fast-paced environment.
Physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and maneuver around the pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

PTCB Certification.
HMO and third-party managed care experience.
Ability to recognize when questions, problems, and complaints should be referred to a Pharmacist.
Ability to use 10-key by touch.

Responsibilities

Count, pour, and package medication according to prescription error-prevention procedures for Pharmacist review.
Enter prescription and patient information into the pharmacy computer system.
Retrieve medications from stock.
Refer medical, prescription, and other appropriate questions or phone calls to the Pharmacist.
Verify at the point of sale that customers receive the correct prescriptions.
Enter sales on the cash register, process payments, and bag merchandise.
Enter refill requests in IDX and contact physicians’ offices or refill hotlines about refill authorizations.
Answer and transfer phone calls.
Move stock from storage to the OTC area; follow planograms to stock shelves; label OTC products and shelves; complete OTC price changes; and change advertising signs.
Stock pharmacy shelves and remove outdated OTC stock, returns, and call-ins; complete paperwork for returned goods.
Assist customers in locating OTC items.
Front and clean shelves, counters, bins, and other areas.
Attend designated meetings.
Perform other duties as needed to support clinic and pharmacy activities.