Production Pharmacy Technician - Lenexa, KS

Company: Optum
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS 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: - Assist with ordering, receiving, counting, and maintaining inventory - Unpack and ensure proper placement of received inventory according to storage and/or refrigeration requirements - Accurately gather medications and supplies according to specifications of compounding record - Label prepared compounded sterile products - Assist with cleaning of pharmacy prep area and sterile product complex, including required monthly clean of cleanroom environment - Sanitizing prepares medications and supplies for entry into cleanroom environment - Restock pharmacy and cleanroom supplies - Organize medication orders to prepare for production - Package and label prepared medication orders, insuring drug, related supplies, and education materials are included - Prepare and scan compounding record documentation 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/GED (or higher) OR 3 years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician - Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license or registration where required by state law - 1 years of experience with computers and MS Office products - Ability to stand, walk, and lift 30 lbs. Preferred Qualifications: - National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) PLEASE NOTE The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus. The salary range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 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. RPO RED

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