Senior Pharmacy Technician

$1,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants.

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. As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will perform a wide range of routine and complex pharmaceutical duties in support of pharmacy operations. Assume a lead role among support staff within the pharmacy. Relieves the Pharmacist of duties related to the intake of new prescription information and the handling of Schedule II controlled substances per MA Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Location: 111 Grossman Drive, Braintree, MA 02184

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists by processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications including compounding and labeling
• Deliver excellent customer service during medication pick-up, payment processing, and counseling offers
• Manage inventory, receive and inspect shipments, price and store medications, and restock clinical areas
• Administer vaccines, report safety events, and contribute to quality improvement and departmental initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with the pharmacy team, uphold compliance with regulations, and maintain required certifications
• May be required to travel to other sites if needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB, CPhT, or NHA or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Massachusetts
• Certified in Immunization Administration by an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ("ACPE") accredited training program or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• 1+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a retail pharmacy or outpatient pharmacy setting

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours/week. Will be working an 8-hour shift during site operating hours of: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm, with rotating Saturday/Sunday rotation 9:00am - 5:00pm.

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 $18 - $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.