Home Delivery Pharmacist

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.

Pharmacists will perform various duties related to the fulfillment of Home Delivery prescription orders. Dispense any or all of the following: Blood pressure, Asthma, some Chemotherapy medications and related supplies following state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. This facility is highly automated. Process, pack and ship outgoing pharmacy orders, ensuring drug related supplies and patient collateral (education materials) are included. May also perform drug/supply ordering and inventory/warehouse duties, including proper storage of drugs and supplies and appropriate refrigeration of perishable product, monitor and adjust/calibrate pharmacy equipment, fill dispensing units. Pharmacist will monitor and verify all prescription orders upon dosing. Calibrate dosing pumps.

Location: The Home Delivery Fulfillment Pharmacy is located at 5627 University Heights Blvd., Suite 108, San Antonio, TX 78249

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 3:00pm-11:30pm, and/or additionally on a very occasional basis.

You will be asked to perform this role in an office setting or other company location.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and perform final verifications of patients' prescriptions
• Oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks and customer service advocates
• Perform all duties and functions in compliance with state and Federal pharmacy laws and regulations
• Support department quality assurance and improvement guidelines
• Positions in this function perform various duties related to the creation / routing of pharmacy orders through receipt, review and verification of members'/patients' prescriptions. Prep and scan documents, verify member/patient data, submit prescription orders in computer system. May contact members/patients/providers to validate data, request payment information and establish priority of order or delivery details As permitted by state regulation, interprets providers' prescriptions and creates order, assesses, inputs and retrieves prescription, medical/lab and reimbursement information from computer system
• Pharmacists in this function may also act as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) which has additional duties to ensure Pharmacy is in compliance with federal and state regulations, professional standards and internal procedures. HD Ops focuses on interpreting physicians' prescriptions, compounding as necessary, and dispensing medications within regulatory guidelines for a mail-order or online operation. Generally responsible for filling large volumes while maintaining high quality control standards. Contact with client/customer is typically limited and not face to face
• Analyzes and investigates
• Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise

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:

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree
• Current Texas Pharmacist license in good standing
• Proficient computer skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD
• 1+ years of experience in a retail pharmacy setting
• Ability to move 30-50lbs

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 $44.00 to $79.00 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.