Pharmacy Technician - Remote in Worcester, MA

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.

Location : 6 weeks training period will be onsite at 5 Neponset St. Worcester, MA then will be remote with the ability to come onsite as needed.

Hours : Monday-Friday 7-3.30, 8.30-5, or 10.30-7

If you reside within a commutable distance to Worcester, MA, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.

As a Pharmacy Technician , you will :

• Provide operational support to the Prescription department location
• Receive requests to process prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner to get providers approval
• Perform assigned prescription functions and duties in support of the prescription department
• Take incoming calls and make outreach telephone calls to patients who have requested medication

refills or renewals

• Process medication requests following standard procedure
• Check appropriate notes, pertinent lab results and order labs that are required to support requests being

pended for provider approval

• Check if patients are up to date with appointments and books follow up appointments that are required to sustain compliance with treatments
• Select and pend correct medication, dosage, sig and number of refills with selecting correct pharmacy before

agreements and updates accordingly

• Process prior authorizations for medications that are not covered by patients’ insurance
• Perform tasks focused on fostering teamwork and dedication to patient safety and satisfaction

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

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.)
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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)
• Current Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Massachusetts
• 1+ years of experience as a retail Pharmacy Technician
• Ability to maintain MA Pharmacy Technician licensure

Preferred Qualifications :

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience with Pharmacy management software and operational platforms
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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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