Job Description

Pharmacy Tech at Optum summary:

The Pharmacy Technician performs sterile compounding in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards, manages medication supplies, and troubleshoots related equipment and software. They participate in cleaning and monitoring activities for sterile compounding areas while maintaining competency through ongoing training. This role supports health outcomes by ensuring safe and accurate pharmaceutical preparations in a team environment within a healthcare setting.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform sterile compounding according to company policy and regulations including USP 797 and USP 800
• Maintain competency related to performing sterile compounding
• Participate in medication management for pharmacy compounding, including medication and supply ordering, receiving, and maintenance
• Troubleshoot equipment, hardware, and software issues relating to compounding
• Participate in completing and documenting all cleaning and monitoring activities identified for areas related to sterile compounding including daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning requirements
• Work within a team to triage and respond to all compounding needs promptly
• Maintain ongoing didactic and practical training related to sterile compounding

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:

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Arizona
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (8-hour shifts between 7am-7pm weekdays with rotating weekends)
• Ability to work onsite at 23620 N 20th Dr Suite 12 Phoenix, AZ 85085 until October 2025 with the ability to work onsite at 485 N Juniper Drive Suite 2 Chandler, Arizona 85226 thereafter

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Compounded Sterile Preparations Technician (CSPT) certification
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification
• 1+ years of consistent sterile compounding experience
• Ability to work independently to solve high-stakes problems

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours with intermittent breaks
• Ability to lift to 30 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders

The salary range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 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.

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Keywords:

pharmacy technician, sterile compounding, medication management, USP 797, USP 800, pharmacy benefits, pharmaceutical preparation, healthcare, medication supply, pharmacy certification

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Minimum wage, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekday work,

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