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.

Location: Our office is located at 931 Conklin Street Ste C and D Farmingdale, NY 11735.

Schedule: This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday- Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work our 8-hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of (9:00am – 6:00pm). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and Holidays.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacist with sterile compounding according to company policy and regulations including USP 797 and USP 800

• Maintain competency related to performing sterile compounding

• Participate in medication management for pharmacy compounding, including medication and supply ordering, receiving, and maintenance

• Troubleshoot equipment, hardware, and software issues relating to compounding

• Participate in completing and documenting all cleaning and monitoring activities identified for areas related to sterile compounding including daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning requirements

• Work within a team to triage and respond to all compounding needs promptly

• Maintain ongoing didactic and practical training related to sterile compounding

• Assist in training of new and current staff in all current and new procedures as they are implemented, as well as proper practices such as aseptic technique, proper garbing and gowning, and all guidelines according to USP 797

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Education Reimbursement

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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:

• 1+ years of pharmacy experience

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (8-hour shifts between 8am-6pm weekdays with occasional Saturday coverage; ability to be available on-call for occasional Sundays and holidays as needed)

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)

• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Certified Compounded Sterile Preparations Technician (CSPT) certification

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification 

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently to solve high stakes problems

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours with intermittent breaks

• Ability to lift to 30 pounds

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $16.54 to $32.55 per hour. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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