Pharmacy Tech

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm) Phoenix, AZ Market, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detail oriented Associate Pharmacy Care Coordinator to join our team. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5pm Location: Phoenix, AZ Primary Responsibilities:Responsible for maintaining and restocking medications and supplies for providers in assigned territoryOrganize and maintain a consistent stock of inventory by ordering and receiving stockEnsure accuracy of the digital vs the physical inventory on handEnsure provider compliance by tracking medication and supply usage and documentationMaintain medical refrigerator, document daily temperatures, and download temperature reports. Provide support to the market during annual flu campaignProvide support to the pharmacist and market pharmacy team for clinical pharmacy programs by completing phone calls, faxing patients, providers, pharmacies and/or health plansCall and follow up with patients as directed by the pharmacist and will relay findings to pharmacistContact and follow-up with community providers and prescribers via fax and phone regarding pharmacist recommendations, track status, triage pharmacy fax inbox for responsesContact community pharmacies to verify co-pays and/or to investigate medication access issues on behalf of patientsEducates patients on pharmacy-based rules related to medication resources or assistance programProvide support and guidance to patients and the market on medication adherence by actively communicating pill packaging, home delivery, and mail order solutionsExecute and maintains reports and mail patient education to patientsTriage incoming Landmark Pharmacy tasks and referrals and track statusPerform other duties and projects as assigned 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 HolidaysMedical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary 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:High School Diploma/GED (or higher) OR 2+ years of pharmacy or PBM experience1+ year of pharmacy or PBM experienceIntermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel) Preferred Qualifications:Active/current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB, NCCT, or ExCPT)3+ years of current or recent pharmacy or PBM experienceGeriatric or Medicare Part D experience Soft Skills:Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changingExcellent telephonic customer service To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment. Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges. 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. #RPO #RED

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