Remote Home Delivery Pharmacy Technician - Illinois or Iowa Resident - Flexible Telecommute Opportunity with Optum

Transforming Healthcare through Technology and Care

At Optum, a global organization that is part of UnitedHealth Group, we're on a mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We're a team of innovators, thinkers, and caregivers who are passionate about improving health outcomes and advancing health equity on a global scale. As a Remote Home Delivery Pharmacy Technician, you'll be an integral part of our team, working together to connect people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our team as a Home Delivery Pharmacy Technician, working remotely from Illinois or Iowa. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of prescriptions, interacting with members and patients, and providing exceptional customer service. If you're a detail-oriented and organized individual with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Process prescription requests, including entry, billing, and submittal of customer orders to fulfillment for delivery
• Assist with operations support, training, and process improvements to drive team efficiency and effectiveness
• Contribute to updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and team content to ensure best practices
• Create and route pharmacy orders through receipt, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Handle inbound and outbound member/patient calls, providing exceptional customer service and resolving issues
• Prepare and scan documents, verify member/patient data, and submit prescription orders in our computer system
• Contact members/patients/providers to validate data, request payment information, and establish priority of order or delivery details
• Apply knowledge and skills to a range of moderately complex activities, demonstrating great depth of knowledge in own function
• Act as a technical resource to others in own function, providing guidance and support as needed
• Proactively identify solutions to non-standard requests, solving moderately complex problems on own
• Work with team to solve complex problems, collaborating to achieve shared goals
• Plan, prioritize, organize, and complete work to meet established objectives, ensuring productivity and efficiency
• Provide an exceptional customer experience with every interaction, demonstrating a holistic approach to case management

Essential Qualifications

• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification (ExCPT or PTCB) or ability to obtain prior to start date
• 1 year of experience working in a retail pharmacy, demonstrating a strong understanding of pharmacy operations
• Reside in Illinois or Iowa, with the ability to telecommute*
• 18 years of age or older, with a high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of healthcare operations and principles
• Call-center or telephonic work experience, with a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy, ensuring a safe and productive work environment

What We Offer

At Optum, we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package, career development opportunities, and a culture guided by diversity and inclusion. As a Remote Home Delivery Pharmacy Technician, you'll enjoy:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development, with a clear direction on what it takes to succeed
• A flexible telecommute schedule, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home
• A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging and community
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment, with talented peers and a shared mission to improve health outcomes

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At UnitedHealth Group, we're committed to creating a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life, regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, age, location, or income. We're dedicated to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Remote Home Delivery Pharmacy Technician, you'll play a critical role in our team, working together to improve health outcomes and advance health equity. Apply now and join our mission to help people live healthier lives!

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.