Production Pharmacy Technician

UnitedHealth Group • Sacramento, CA

109d • $17 - $31 • Onsite

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher) OR 3+ years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license or registration in the state of California
• 1+ years of experience with computers and MS Office products
• Ability to work onsite at 4610 Northgate Blvd. Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95834, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift to 30 lbs

Nice To Haves

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering, receiving, counting, and maintaining inventory
• Unpack and ensure proper placement of received inventory according to storage and/or refrigeration requirements
• Accurately gathers medications and supplies according to specifications of compounding record
• Restock pharmacy supplies
• Organize medication orders to prepare for production
• Package and label prepared medication orders, ensuring drug, related supplies, and education materials are included
• 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
• Receive and store 340B medications into standard inventory
• 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
• Access, input, and retrieve prescriptions 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED