Float Pharmacy Technician - Tacoma, WA - Optum

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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We seek a Float Pharmacy Technician to support all functions of the Genoa mental health and specialty pharmacy primarily through dispensing medical prescriptions and performing necessary clerical duties while under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (lunch will be 30 minutes – 1 hour); you will get a 40-hour work week, but the location will vary based on the needs of the business. This is a floater role – you will be covering either Tacoma to Bellingham or Tacoma to Vancouver. You will be covering at all clinics in your designated area and will receive mileage reimbursement as well as drive time reimbursement (drive time reimbursement will kick in after 50 miles).

Location: Tacoma, WA

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to all consumers and members of the clinic staff


• Fills prescription orders and makes them available for verification under direct supervision of the registered pharmacist


• Orders, receives and stores incoming pharmacy supplies


• Receives and processes wholesaler medication orders


• Verifies medication stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records


• Works with the Pharmacist to assist in the pharmacy functions and keeping the pharmacy in compliance with all federal and state requirements


• Performs various clerical duties relating to the department


• Communicates with strong professional verbal and written communication skills


• Other duties as assigned


• This is a floater role – you will be covering either Tacoma to Bellingham or Tacoma to Vancouver. You will be covering at all clinics in your designated area and will receive mileage reimbursement as well as drive time reimbursement (drive time reimbursement will kick in after 50 miles).

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician License in the state of Washington


• Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver’s license


• Ability to travel to all sites in the areas of either Tacoma to Bellingham or Tacoma to Vancouver


• Ability to use your own vehicle to commute to all sites in your designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification


• 6+ months of previous pharmacy technician experience

**PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for Washington residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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