Pharmacy Technician (Returns) – Community

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We’re looking for a Pharmacy Technician I to join our PharmScript team within our Returns Technician department. As a Pharmacy Technician I, you’ll support the onsite pharmacist while organizing our return prescriptions. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that pharmacy standards are maintained, policies are carried out and objectives are accomplished. The ideal candidate is a people person who enjoys troubleshooting and resolving problems and is dedicated to helping customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in the HD room
• Monitor p-listed waste and schedule regular pickups as needed
• Oversee all returns, ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines (returns not to exceed 14 days); follow appropriate procedures for destruction/damaged items
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for waste management per company policy
• Be familiar with spill management procedures and plans
• Keep supply inventory current for waste management
• Stay current with all waste management and USP 800 tasks/training
• Collaborate with team members to support pharmacy workflow

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 equivalent experience
• Active Pharmacy Technician license in applicable state or willingness to obtain one within 2 weeks of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification
• Pharmacy and prescription data entry experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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