Pharmacy Clerk at Optum

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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accurately pick, pack, and process outgoing pharmacy orders in accordance with established procedures and local State Board of Pharmacy


• Adhere to policies and procedures pertaining to packaging medication and supplies, ensuring the integrity of the product for our patients


• Perform various warehouse functions such as emptying trash, assembling boxes, cleaning work area, processing and cleaning returned equipment etc.


• May also assist with inventory duties, including proper storage and restocking of medication and supplies, receiving, and unpacking vendor shipments, and performing counts of physical inventory


• May also support administrative tasks for the Pharmacy, such as scanning documents


• Create or fix shipping labels as needed and bring packages to shipping, mail, and courier as needed. Communicate with the Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacy Supervisor regarding all patient questions and/or issues


• Adhere to all HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations and UHG Confidentiality and Code of Conduct

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:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher) OR 1+ years of experience working in a warehouse setting


• 6+ months of pharmacy/healthcare-related experience


• Beginner level of proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications including the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications


• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly, occasionally lifting up to 60 lbs.


• Ability to stand for an 8-hr shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Home Infusion experience 

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York 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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