Pharmacy Technician

UnitedHealth Group • Winamac, IN

38d • $16 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
The full-time Pharmacy Technician will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; performing order entry; procuring drugs; billing. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.
Pharmacy Location: Located within Pulaski Memorial Hospital, 616 E 13th St, Winamac, IN 46996
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday 8:00am to 12:00pm
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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active Indiana state Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
• Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital, outpatient, or retail setting
• Proficiency with pharmacy software
• Proveb excellent customer service skills including effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Demonstrated ability to process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
• Demonstrated ability to assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and compound medications (including IV admixtures and sterile products) following hospital protocols and USP standards
• Demonstrated ability to process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency
• Demonstrated ability to deliver medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units
• Demonstrated ability to maintain medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates
• Demonstrated ability to support medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery
• Demonstrated ability to comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations

Nice To Haves

• PTCB/CPhT

Responsibilities

• preparing, delivering, and restocking medications
• performing order entry
• procuring drugs
• billing
• carrying out job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

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