Pharmacy Technician

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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
• Manage inventory to reduce expiration losses through returns to wholesalers
• Received medication overstocks/purchases and transfer throughout the country (30+ locations)
• Track medication shipments for DSCSA compliance
• Monitor and manage recalled supplies and medications
• Physically count monthly inventory items and update quantity variances
• Collaborate with central OPS to best distribute and store overstocks/purchases of medications
• Receive, store, and infuse 340B medications into standard inventory
• Ensure electronic inventory matches/reflects physical inventory on-hand

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.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED OR 4+ years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Washington
• 1+ years of experience with computers and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift to 30 lbs. frequently in a warehouse environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
• Pharmacy/prescription data entry experience

Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for Washington residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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