Senior Specialty Pharmacist Technician (Mesquite)

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Specialty Pharmacy Technician will work with the Lead Pharmacy Technician of Pharmacy Clean rooms, Nursing staff and Physicians to ensure clinical goals are met through determination of workload priorities to meet the clinic's administrative, operational and support requirements. This role is equally challenging and rewarding. As a senior team member, you'll help identify problems and determine solutions both independently and in a team / group setting. You'll need to work within multiple computer systems simultaneously as you respond to questions or provide specific medication details / clinical information. It's a fast paced, high-volume environment where accuracy is essential.

Hours : Monday - Friday, 7 : 30AM - 4 : 00PM

Location : 2300 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Primary Responsibilities :

• Performs all daily and monthly medical cabinet (Nucleus) duties as outlined in the medical cabinet policy and procedure manual
• Ensure standard mixing procedures are followed
• Mixes chemotherapy and other drugs accurately as ordered by physician using appropriate aseptic technique and following policies and procedures
• All chemotherapy orders must be verified with a nurse
• Mixes chemotherapy and biologics only within the biological safety cabinet (BSC) using proper aseptic technique
• Follows clean room guidelines and accurately prepares IV solutions and other sterile products
• Maintains accuracy in processing orders
• Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of PPE and chemotherapy spill kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill
• Possess working knowledge of hazardous medication, including USP 797 and 800 regulations

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 :

Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

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