Retail Pharmacy Technician - Optum

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. 

Position Location: 1 Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 42351

Position Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to all consumers and members at the Nationwide location.


• Prescription Processing: Fill prescription orders and make them available for verification under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.


• Inventory Management: Order, receive, and store incoming pharmacy supplies. Verify medication stock and enter data into the computer to maintain inventory records.


• Medication Orders: Order, receive, and process wholesaler medication orders.


• Compliance: Ensure the pharmacy is in compliance with all federal and state requirements.


• Clerical Duties: Perform various clerical duties related to the retail pharmacy.


• Communication: Utilize strong professional verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and healthcare providers.


• Team Collaboration: Work with the pharmacist and other team members to assist in pharmacy functions and maintain a smooth workflow.

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: 

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician License in the state of Ohio


• Ability to work onsite at 1 Nationwide Plaza Columbus, OH 42351 with 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm


• Must be 18 years of age or older

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail


• Excellent communication skills


• Proficiency in basic math and computer skills

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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