Pharmacy Technician - Full Time 2375761 | Lake Charles, Louisiana

Pharmacy Technician

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Pharmacy Technician will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; performing order entry; procuring drugs; billing. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.

Schedule: This position works at least 40 hours per week, primarily Monday-Friday. The role follows a rotating schedule, which always includes working every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday. The schedule also includes vacation coverage as needed. Hours may vary based on departmental needs.

About the Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Health System, the region's only locally owned community healthcare network, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care close to home. This position is based at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, our 38 bed facility specializing in comprehensive women's health services at Gauthier and Nelson Roads. As part of our broader system -which includes our 314 bed main hospital, Moss Memorial Health Clinic, Archer Institute, Memorial Medical Group's network of 100+ specialists, and the Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program - you'll be joining a mission driven organization committed to supporting the health of Southwest Louisiana.

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 or equivalent
• Active Louisiana state Pharmacy Technician license in good standing

Preferred Qualification:

• PTCB/CPhT
• Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, ideally in a hospital or outpatient setting
• Proficiency with pharmacy software

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). 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 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.

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.