Senior Specialty Pharmacy Technician

About the role

The Senior Specialty Pharmacy Technician works with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, Nursing staff, and Physicians to ensure clinical goals are met through workload prioritization. This role requires working within multiple computer systems, responding to questions, and providing specific medication details or clinical information. The position demands a fast-paced, high-volume environment where accuracy is crucial.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs all daily and monthly medical cabinet duties as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
• Mixes chemotherapy and other drugs accurately as ordered by physicians using appropriate aseptic techniques and following policies and procedures.
• All chemotherapy orders must be verified with a nurse.
• Mixes chemotherapy and biologics only within the biological safety cabinet (BSC) using proper aseptic techniques.
• Fulfills clean room guidelines and accurately prepares IV solutions and other sterile products.
• Maintains accuracy in processing orders.
• Possesses working knowledge of appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and chemotherapy spill kits in case of a cytotoxic spill.
• Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of PPE and chemotherapy spill kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Pharmacy Technician in the State of Nevada
• 1+ years of sterile compounding experience
• Ability to perform role in an office setting or other company location 10% of the time
• Access to reliable transportation that enables travel to client/patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications

• National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician
• 2+ years of experience in IV / Chemotherapy admixture

Benefits

UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base pay
• A full and comprehensive benefit program
• Performance rewards
• Career development opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary benefits

Pay

The hourly pay for this role ranges from $17.98 to $32.12 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, we are committed to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. We are dedicated to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.