Pharmacy Technician - Long Term Care

Explore opportunities with PharmScript, part of the Optum family of businesses. PharmScript is one of the nation's leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post-acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients. Be part of our team that's dedicated to delivering safe, accurate and timely medication to those who need it most. PharmScript is a place where you can thrive and contribute. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location: 2118 East Overland Trail, Suite B, Abilene, Texas

Hours:

Pharmacy Operating Hours:

• The pharmacy is open 7 days per week between 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Candidate Hours:

• Rotating Bi- Weekly Schedule

• Monday- Friday between 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

• Monday- Friday between 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

• (Saturday and Sunday) - 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (working most weekends)

• Some holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

Techs in this position will be responsible for various tasks related to filling the prescriptions in a timely manner for each run including:

• Pulling medications from the shelves in preparation for other techs to use
• Pulling pre-packed cards of fast-moving medications from the prepack area in preparation for other techs to use
• Toting prescriptions to their respective homes
• Preparing a month supply of medications for patients that are leaving the facilities, when requested by the DON
• Preparing Hazardous medications in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Preparing Non-sterile compounds in accordance with state and federal regulations

Other responsibilities related to daily workflow and pharmacy compliance include:

• Removing expired medications from the shelves in assigned areas for monthly compliance
• Prepack cards of fast-moving medications to increase efficiency of workflow
• Assist other departments as the need arises
• Return medications to the shelf after they have been processed for return from the facilities
• Perform various tasks related to increasing efficiency of the workflow such as preparing commonly requested amounts of various supplies to be sent to the facilities
• Perform various tasks to help maintain compliance in the pharmacy such as participating in annual trainings and following specific procedures required by state and federal regulations

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 education or equivalent experience
• A Texas Pharmacy Technician License or a Texas Pharmacy Technician Trainee License
• The ability to lift 25lbs
• The ability to stand for an extended period
• Availability for morning shifts, evening shifts, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• PTCB Certification
• Pharmacy experience

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 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.