Infusion Pharmacy Technician

Optum NY/NJ is a clinician-led care organization changing the way clinicians work and live. As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll help advance healthcare for your community while contributing to initiatives that could improve care for millions nationwide.

About the role

We have an immediate opening for a friendly, patient-focused, and detail-oriented Infusion Pharmacy Technician to join our Infusion Office team in Poughkeepsie, NY. In this role, you’ll work cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the organization’s vision and mission, deliver excellent customer service, and adhere to Lean processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure the most cost-effective method of delivery is utilized to achieve expected outcomes.
• Input information into the computerized software system to ensure accurate and timely dispensing and billing.
• Coordinate and check the drug preparation work of pharmacy technicians prior to releasing medications for distribution.
• Accurately verify medications prepared by pharmacy technicians.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the proper use and handling of sterile and hazardous medications.
• Ensure compliance with all FDA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Follow all department policies and procedures, participate in staff meetings, and maintain licensure, continuing education, and competencies as required.
• Comply with all applicable federal and state pharmacy rules and regulations related to dispensing and controlled substances.
• Ensure all manufacturer requirements for REMS and other dispensing/shipping requirements are met.
• Provide oversight of the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of pharmaceutical care related to specialty products dispensed.
• Monitor and order all specialty pharmacy medications.
• Maintain inventory and ordering of medications for the infusion suite.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience (multi-tasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• 1+ years of pharmacy technician experience (licensed preferred).
• 1+ years of experience working in the medical field.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
• Ability to travel to other offices if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with an electronic health record.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 1+ years of experience in a medical office or pharmacy performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with healthcare providers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey information clearly and concisely.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week with hours determined by the supervisor between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Pay

The hourly pay for this role ranges from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (accrued from the first pay period) plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical plan options, including Health Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
• Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Short-term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., pet insurance, legal insurance, long-term care insurance).
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and equity stock purchase opportunities (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements).