Pharmacy Technician

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 full time, nonexempt Pharmacy Technician, you will work in a centralized hospital pharmacy that supports multiple facilities in the State. The position will provide Pharmacy Technician support and assist with billing and processing third party and Medicare/Medicaid contracts. Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, you will process physician orders; prepare, deliver, and restock medications in Parata automation dispensing system and TouchPoint automated dispensing cabinets; charge capture; returns/credits; IV preparation; refill emergency kits and crash carts; barcode; prepack; answer the telephone and troubleshoot; and other functions, as necessary. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. From time to time the position may drive an automobile to make purchases or assist with pick-up and delivery of supplies. Candidates do not need to have a current technician license or technician in training license to apply for the position. A provisional pharmacy technician license can be obtained prior to hiring. Candidates will also be required to pass a company Motor Vehicle (MVR) background check. Location: The Montana State Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. The facility includes 174 licensed hospital beds, 15 adult group home beds, and a 20-bed residential care unit (209 total). The Hospital Pharmacy provides centralized support to all these facilities plus other state facilities. Schedule: Weekly schedule will be varied week to week either working 9:30am-6:00pm or 10:30am-9:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a rotating weekend schedule. About the Pharmacy: The pharmacy uses QS/1 Prime Care to process physician orders, billing medication, generating reports, and processing third party and Medicare/Medicaid contracts. Cart fills and unit dose packaging are processed through Parata along with restocking TouchPoint automated dispensing cabinets on the units. The pharmacy is open 7:00am-9:00pm, Monday through Friday; 8:00am-6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday; and all holidays with 24-hour on call. Primary Responsibilities: Preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications across campus to Touchpoint ADCs Preparing cart fills out of Parata unit dose packaging machine Order entry of prescriptions into QS/1 Primecare System Delivery of medications to facilities 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: HS Diploma or GED State of Montana Pharmacy Technician license in good standing and being certified (or a Provisional Pharmacy Technician that is licensed but not yet certified) Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a Pharmacy Technician including some billing responsibilities desired but willing to train 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. 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