Pharmacy Technician - Registered - Atrius Health

Overview

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our team of providers—physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians—works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.

Join us to be part of a vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location: Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly.

• As a Pharmacy Technician (Registered), perform a wide range of routine and complex pharmaceutical duties in support of pharmacy operations and assume a lead role among support staff within the pharmacy.
• Relieve the Pharmacist of duties related to the intake of new prescription information and the handling of Schedule II controlled substances per MA Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Primary Responsibilities:
• Process prescriptions, enter data, and prepare medications including compounding and labeling
• Deliver excellent customer service during medication pick-up, payment processing, and counseling
• Manage inventory, receive and inspect shipments, price and store medications, and restock clinical areas
• Administer vaccines, report safety events, and contribute to quality improvement and departmental initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with the pharmacy team, uphold compliance with regulations, and maintain required certifications
• May be required to travel to other sites

Additional duties in Specialty Pharmacy:

• Performs a wide range of routine and complex pharmaceutical duties in support of Specialty Pharmacy
• Communicates with prescribing clinician about specialty drug coverage by patient s insurance
• Conducts monthly outreach to specialty patients regarding medication refills, insurance coverage, and shipment of medications; tracks refills and ensures compliance
• Prepares medication for shipment to patient, ensuring proper storage during transit

Will be rewarded and recognized for performance in an environment that provides clear direction and development opportunities.

• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an approved pharmacy technician program or institutional/retail pharmacy experience
• Currently a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of Massachusetts with an active license without restrictions from the MA Board of Pharmacy
• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification without restrictions
• Certified in Immunization Administration by an ACPE-accredited training program or become certified within 90 days of entering the role
• Not listed on the Exclusion Database List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) by HHS OIG
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
• 2+ years of experience in a retail or outpatient pharmacy setting

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to salary, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution are offered (subject to eligibility). The hourly pay for this role ranges from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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. United Health Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.