PRN Pharmacy Technician - Community
About The Position
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. The Pharmacy Floor Technician picks, labels, scans and otherwise prepares the finished prescription for final verification by a pharmacist. This position is for the evening shift (3:30 PM -12 AM), rotating weekends and holidays. Weekend and holiday hours are 7:30 AM - 6pm.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or professional experience
- Must be registered Pharmacy Technician in the applicable State
- Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Reliable and will be able to work during inclement weather
Nice To Haves
- Nationally Registered technician or registration in process
- Experience in Long Term Care or Retail pharmacy
- Able to work the evening shift (3:30 PM -12 AM), rotating weekends and holidays (weekend and holiday hours are 7:30 AM -6pm)
Responsibilities
- Fills daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist
- Assists in processing returned drugs and recycle/dispose per procedure
- Assist in prepacking frequently ordered medications, label and store, as needed during low volume times
- Packages materials and products manually
- Pull/pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas (prepack racks)
- Applies labels to blistercards or artromick boxes then scans product for accuracy check
- Alerts pharmacist on duty of any medication/product that is not scanning properly
- Maintains designated workstation areas and replenishes all stock supplies needed
- Responsible to ensure all crushed/dropped medication(s) are properly segregated for destruction or disposal as RCRA hazardous waste or non-RCRA waste in accordance with applicable USEPA and State waste regulations
- Responsble to ensure all P-waste containers/packaging are disposed of in the RCRA Hazardous waste bin in accordance with applicable USEPA and State waste regulations
- Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
- Overtime, holidays and weekends may be required and/or expected
- Complies with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code
- Complete RCRA training regarding handling and disposing of hazardous waste within 180 days of hire and annually thereafter. Training is provided and will be completed on the Healthicity website
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
