Senior Community Pharmacy Technician

UnitedHealth Group•Brookline, MA

1d•$18 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Community Pharmacy Technician at Optum, you will perform routine and complex pharmaceutical duties in support of pharmacy operations. You will relieve the Pharmacist of duties related to intake of new prescription information and handling Schedule II controlled substances in accordance with Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy regulations. The role is based at 291 Independence Dr., Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with eight-hour shifts between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time; the manager will determine the schedule upon hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Nationally certified pharmacy technician through PTCB, CPhT, or NHA, or ability and willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Immunization Administration certification through an ACPE-accredited training program, or ability and willingness to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Active, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in Massachusetts.
At least 1 year of retail pharmacy experience.
Access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in a retail pharmacy or outpatient pharmacy setting.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), which may be required based on specialty.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Support pharmacists by processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications, including compounding and labeling.
Provide customer service during medication pickup, payment processing, and counseling offers.
Manage inventory; receive and inspect shipments; price and store medications; and restock clinical areas.
Administer vaccines, report safety events, and contribute to quality-improvement and departmental initiatives.
Collaborate with the pharmacy team, comply with regulations, and maintain required certifications.
Assist with intake of new prescription information and handling Schedule II controlled substances under Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy regulations.

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, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and 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.
Incentive and recognition programs.