Per Diem Specialty Pharmacy Technician

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

About the role

The Specialty Pharmacy Technician will effectively support the successful implementation and execution of all pharmacy programs and processes. The Specialty Pharmacy Technician will provide support to the pharmacy staff to ensure applicable program processes and operational responsibilities are met.

Location: 6720 Placid Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Schedule

• Open 7 days per week, per diem
• Weekdays: 7:30am - 8:00pm PST
• Weekends: 8:00am - 7:00pm PST
• Rotating holidays and weekends
• Supervisor will determine the schedule

Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions and verify appropriate information
• Contact patients, pharmacists, and doctor's offices to resolve claims issues
• Process prescriptions (from intake to order completion)
• Resolve customer issues; ensuring accurate information is provided
• Consistently meet established productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards while maintaining a good attendance record
• Fulfillment of prescription orders
• Ability to interpret prescription orders and enter into the pharmacy system
• Answer the telephone utilizing appropriate etiquette
• Document interventions and tracking outcomes with Pharmacy team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Pharmacy trainee license or Pharmacy Technician License
• Intermediate level of proficiency with computers using Windows PC applications, and the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
• Ability to work variable shifts which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays (Mon-Fri hours: 7:30am - 8pm, Sat/Sun: 8am-7pm)

Preferred Qualifications

• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) Certified
• 2+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience
• 6+ months of experience with insurance claims processing, rejection, and resolution
• Experience with various insurances, pre-approval & authorizations process, and rejections
• Sterile compounding experience

Skills

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• 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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (accrued from first pay period) plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Savings 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.)

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.