Description

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a part time, nonexempt Pharmacy Technician, you will assist in various pharmacy activities, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and other duties not requiring the review of a pharmacist. The majority of tasks and responsibilities are related to preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications. Other duties include repackaging medications, and setting up, packaging, and labeling of medication doses. You will perform job duties under minimal supervision within pharmacy standards, written procedures and guidelines, and state regulatory requirements.

Location: Old Vineyard Behavioral Health facility is a 162-bed acute inpatient psychiatric facility servicing adult, geriatric & adolescent patients. The facility is located on a beautiful, spacious campus in Winston-Salem, NC.

Schedule: This position is scheduled to work one or two weekends a month, both Saturday and Sunday, from 8:00am-2:30pm and provide additional coverage as needed and as available to cover full-time technician PTO.

About the Pharmacy: Pharmacy hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am to 2:30pm and utilizes Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications across campus to Omnicell units
• Repackaging bulk medication bottles into unit dose packages, labeling of med doses
• Collaborating with pharmacists and nurses for patient care

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 or GED
• Current North Carolina pharmacy technician registration in good standing
• Recent experience in a pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience in a hospital pharmacy
• Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office
• Effective communication skills: verbal and written

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.