Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Overview

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We are dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the continuum of care. With CPS, you’ll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide.

Join us to shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a per diem, nonexempt Pharmacy Technician, you will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; performing order entry; procuring drugs; billing. You will carry out your duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.

Location: Memorial Hospital of Gardena in Gardena, CA

Pharmacy

Hours:

The centralized pharmacy is open 24/7 and supported by AllScripts and Pyxis

Schedule: This per diem, nonexempt position will work up to 20 hours/week in a variety of day/evening/night shifts in this 24/7 centralized pharmacy

• Filling/compounding and delivering medications
• Answering phone calls and questions
• Maintaining pharmaceutical supply, stock, and documentation per USP 797

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as development for other roles you may be interested in.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
• Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, in an acute care hospital setting
• Proficiency with pharmacy software

• PTCB/CPhT

Pay and Benefits: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to 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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At United Health 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.

United Health 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.

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