PHARMACY TECH

Company: Optum
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: August 27, 2024

Job Description:

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. - -Positions in this function perform various duties related to the fulfillment of prescription orders. They may dispense any or all of the following: unit doses, specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, IV, enterals and related supplies following state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. They may compound medications using appropriate components, supplies, and sterile/ventilated environment. They may process, pack and ship outgoing pharmacy orders, ensuring drug, related supplies, and patient collateral (education materials) are included. They may also perform drug/supply ordering and inventory/warehouse duties, including proper storage of drugs and supplies and appropriate refrigeration of perishable product, monitor and adjust/calibrate pharmacy equipment and fill dispensing units.Technicians in regional and local pharmacies may also perform the following as permitted by state regulation: prep and scan documents, verify member/patient data, submit prescription orders in computer system. They will contact members/patients to validate data, resolve rejected claims, request payment information, establish priority of order or delivery details, consult on medication issues, and set up treatment in on-site facilities. They will also interpret provider prescription and create orders, access, input and retrieve prescription and medical/lab information from computer systems and verify whether order/drug is reimbursable/covered.Schedule: -Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm ESTLocation: -325 W. Atherton St. Flint, MI 48507Primary Responsibilities:Perform various duties related to the fulfillment of prescription ordersDispense any or all the following: specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, cell gene therapies, and related supplies following state and federal regulations and company policies and proceduresProcess, pack and ship outgoing pharmacy orders, ensuring drug, related supplies and patient collateral (education materials) are includedMay also perform drug/supply ordering and inventory/warehouse duties, including proper storage of drugs and supplies and appropriate refrigeration of perishable product, monitor and adjust/calibrate pharmacy equipmentProcess, pack and ship outgoing specialty distribution orders, ensuring drug, related supplies and accurate documents are includedPrepare and scan documents, verify member/patient data, submit prescription orders in computer systemContact patients to validate data, resolve rejected claims, request payment information, establish priority of order or delivery details, address medication issues, and coordinate treatment with on-site facilities personnelInterpret provider prescription and create order, access, input and retrieve prescription and medical/lab information from computer system, verifies whether order/drug is reimbursable/coveredPerform tracking logistics for outbound shipments to ensure arrived at destinationWork to include triaging packages that were misrouted to ensure meet destinationWhat are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)More information can be downloaded at: -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 higher)Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Michigan1+ years of pharmacy experience -Ability -to work our normal business hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm EST including the flexibility to work occasional overtime given the business needsPreferred Qualifications:1+ years of experience working in a warehouse OR supply chain inventory environmentNational PTCB certificationSpecialty pharmacy experienceSoft Skills:Be a team player and collaborate across functionsCustomer service skillsAbility to multi-task and be detail orientedAbility to work efficiently without creating distraction or disruption to other employeesPhysical and Work Environment:Ability to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand for up to 8 hours with intermittent breaks - -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. - -#RPO #RED

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