Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

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 per diem Pharmacy Technician with Optum/ CPS Solutions at Pavillion Behavioral Health System, you'll assist in various pharmacy activities, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and other duties not requiring the review of a pharmacist. The majority of tasks and responsibilities are related to preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications. Other duties include maintaining patient records, and setting up, packaging, and labeling of medication doses and billing. You will perform job duties under minimal supervision within pharmacy standards, written procedures and guidelines, and state regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for the accurate completion of daily activities and the follow through of tasks to ensure completion.

Schedule:

This position is as needed but could be 4-8 hours per week. This position could transition to full time in the future. The pharmacy is open from 9am to 5pm.

About the facility:

Located in a quiet, residential area of Champaign, Pavilion Behavioral Health offers care for Adult Psychiatric, Addiction Recovery, Youth Services, and Residential Treatment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist Process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency Process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency Support medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery Comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations 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 or GED IL State Pharmacy Technician Licensure in good standing Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office Able to obtain CPhT within a year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Registration/Certification (CPhT) as a Pharmacy Technician Hospital experience Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy Effective communications skills; verbal and written 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 $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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.