Associate Pharmacy Care Technician

Associate Pharmacy Care Technician

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking an Associate Pharmacy Care Technician to join our team in Monroe, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Associate Pharmacy Care Technician will effectively support the successful implementation and execution of all pharmacy programs and processes. The Associate Pharmacy Care Technician will provide support to the pharmacy staff to ensure applicable program processes and operational responsibilities are met. This position will also provide support in troubleshooting any member issues identified by the pharmacy staff during member outreach calls. May serve as a subject matter expert the Pharmacy team.

Schedule: A 37.5 hour work week, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location: 855 State Route 17M, Monroe, NY 10950

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides exceptional customer service to all consumers and members of the clinic staff
• Verifies medication stock and updates inventory data in our purchasing system to maintain inventory records within our central pharmacy
• Responsible for central inventory stock rotation and filling stock requests for the different areas of the practice
• Monitors backorders and works with other departments to find substitutions
• Monitors department usages and is responsible for distribution of bulk orders
• Assists the central mixing Pharmacists with administrative tasks, as needed to maintain compliance with all federal and state requirements
• Performs various clerical duties relating to the department
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What 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 Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability 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 (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Completion of related BOCES program OR 6+ months of experience in a medical environment (in a professional or educational setting)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy Technician
• Medical Assistant

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to travel to these two offices:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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