Pharmacy Tech

About the role

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering, receiving, counting, and maintaining inventory.
• Unpack and ensure proper placement of received inventory according to storage and/or refrigeration requirements.
• Accurately gather medications and supplies according to specifications of non-compounding records.
• Label prepared non-compounded products.
• Package and label prepared medication orders, insuring drug-related supplies and education materials are included.
• Enter prescriptions from intake to order completion and verify member/patient data.
• Contact patients, pharmacists, and doctor's offices as a liaison for the pharmacy team.
• Communicate clearly and concisely via phone and electronic methods to patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Access, input, and retrieve prescriptions and medical/lab information from computer system.
• Verify whether medication is reimbursable and resolve rejected claims.
• Process prescription refills and interpret supply needs as related to various therapies.
• Resolve customer issues, ensuring accurate information is provided.
• Follow all State and Federal regulations and Pharmacy Policies and Procedures, adhering to HIPAA and confidentiality code of ethics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word for documentation, data tracking, reporting, and interdisciplinary communication.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off accrued with 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 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 (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician License in the state of Washington
• 1+ years of pharmacy experience
• Ability to work onsite at 8131 W Bostian Rd Suite A345, Woodinville, WA 98072

Preferred Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
• Completion of a pharmacy technician certification program (CPhT)
• Pharmacy and prescription data entry experience
• Experience working as an Infusion Pharmacy Technician

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours with intermittent breaks
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $18.00 to $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.