Pharmacy Care Coordinator

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Las Vegas, NV, USA
In-Office
18-32 Hourly
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Role
Engage patients, providers, pharmacies and payers to gather and document medication information, support pharmacist interventions, liaise between care teams, assist adherence outreach, manage medication records and reporting, and perform administrative and process-improvement tasks in a fast-paced pharmacy care environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2372090
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Pharmacy Care Technician is a pivotal member of the team. This role actively engages patients telephonically, providers in person, and community providers, pharmacies, insurance companies telephonically. The incumbent will use compassion and empathy to earn patients' and caregivers' trust, persistence to support and advocate for them, and excellent communication skills to build impactful relationships.
Schedule: This position is full-time, Monday - Friday (business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm)
If you reside within the state of Nevada, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Gather pertinent medication information
  • Document current medications in software systems
  • Document Pharmacist interventions in software systems
  • Serve as liaison between care clinicians and pharmacy team
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external departments
  • Support in administrative tasks for tracking and reporting metrics
  • Ability to work in a moderate to fast paced environment
  • Interact with patients, providers and vendors to obtain accurate medication therapy information
  • Support in medication adherence outreach efforts
  • Ability to communicate well and ask pertinent questions to get needed information
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes assessment of customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
  • Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations and requirements of oversight committees such as Joint Commission and CMS that apply to pharmacy
  • Capability to effectively utilize pharmacy technology and computer systems to complete pharmacy tasks
  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Demonstrate advanced verbal and written communication skills, effectively collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and successful project outcomes
  • Attention to detail and analytical processes; shows initiative in identifying process improvement opportunities
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Assists with data management and recording results for month-end reports
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications
  • Perform other duties and projects assigned

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:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician License in the state of NV
  • 3+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  • 1+ years of customer service experience
  • 1+ years of experience with medical and pharmacy terminology
  • 1+ years of experience with medication therapeutic categories
  • 1+ years of experience with identifying generic name for brand name drugs and vice versa
  • 1+ years of experience with an understanding of indication for medication
  • Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Office & Windows applications (including Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of experience in a hospital, ambulatory care or other healthcare setting
  • Experience in a managed care setting
  • Experienced in effectively conducting patient assessments
  • Ability to manage time and proactively manage tasks efficiently
  • Ability to work autonomously

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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 $18 to $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
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Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician License in Nevada
  • 3+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  • 1+ years of customer service experience
  • 1+ years of experience with medical and pharmacy terminology
  • 1+ years of experience with medication therapeutic categories
  • 1+ years of experience identifying generic and brand medication names
  • 1+ years of experience understanding medication indications
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows applications (including Excel)
  • Ability to pass a drug test prior to employment
  • 1+ years of experience in a hospital, ambulatory care or other healthcare setting
  • Experience in a managed care setting
  • Experience conducting patient assessments
  • Ability to manage time, work autonomously, and proactively manage tasks

What the Team is Saying

Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
  • Parental & Family Support Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.

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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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