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Pharmacy Clerk

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In-Office
Pine Brook, NJ, USA
16-29 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Pine Brook, NJ, USA
16-29 Hourly
Entry level
Fulfills prescription orders by accurately picking, packing, labeling, and shipping medications and supplies. Performs inventory, receiving, restocking, storage, equipment processing, cleaning, document scanning, and other pharmacy warehouse duties. Communicates patient questions to pharmacy leadership and follows State Board of Pharmacy procedures, HIPAA requirements, and confidentiality policies. This fully onsite role requires standing for eight-hour shifts, lifting up to 45 pounds, and occasional overtime or weekend work.
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Requisition Number: 2385001
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 makes 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.
Positions in this function perform various duties related to the fulfillment of prescription orders. Process, pack and ship outgoing pharmacy orders, ensuring drug, related supplies and patient collateral (education materials) are included. May also perform drug/supply ordering and inventory/warehouse duties, including proper storage of drugs and supplies and appropriate refrigeration of perishable products.
Location: Fully onsite at 19 Chapin Rd D8, Pine Brook, NJ 07058
Schedule: This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday 6AM-2:30 PM EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or at weekends.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Accurately pick, pack, and process outgoing pharmacy orders in accordance with established procedures and local State Board of Pharmacy
  • Adhere to policies and procedures pertaining to packing medication and supplies, ensuring the integrity of the product for our patients
  • Perform various warehouse functions such as emptying trash, assembling boxes, cleaning work area, processing and cleaning returned equipment, etc.
  • May also assist with inventory duties, including proper storage and restocking of medication and supplies, receiving, and unpacking vendor shipments, and performing counts of physical inventory
  • May also support administrative tasks for Pharmacy, such as scanning documents
  • Create or fix shipping labels as needed and bring packages to shipping, mail, and courier as needed
  • Communicate with the Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacy Supervisor regarding all patient questions and/or issues
  • Adhere to all HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations and UHG Confidentiality and Code of Conduct

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.)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • Beginner level of proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications including the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly, occasionally up to 45 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift
  • Ability to work onsite at 19 Chapin Rd D8, Pine Brook, NJ 07058 , Monday through Friday 6AM-2:30PM EST
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

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 $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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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