Pharmacy Technician 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.  

Position Location: 1100 Lee Branch Ln. Birmingham, AL 35242

Position Schedule: Monday through Friday with 8 hours shifts between the hours of 7:30am-5pm CST

This role is challenging. You’ll need to have strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential as these prescriptions are critical to our members’ health and well-being.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use multiple computer systems to obtain pharmacy orders, compare to order received and produce mailing labels


• Utilize the best method for product packing and shipping based on standard procedures to include type of packaging, unique conditions (i.e. refrigeration), etc. to ensure safe and secure delivery


• Prepare manual prescription orders by verifying information, pulling appropriate prescription drugs from inventory and complete necessary scanning and packaging as necessary


• Help manage process pharmacy inventory

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?   Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays


• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving 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.)


• More information can be downloaded at: 
  http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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:

• 18 years of age or older


• Pharmacy Technician License in the state of AL (or ability to obtain licensure within 30 days of employment)


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


• Ability to work on site at 1100 Lee Branch Ln. Birmingham, AL 35242 Monday through Friday with 8 hours shifts between the hours of 7:30am-5pm CST

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of prior pharmacy experience


• Certified Pharmacy Technician

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods of time  

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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