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.  

Under general supervision, the technician is responsible for providing technical support under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.  The technician’s duties are provided as part of the anticoagulation clinic team and involves interaction with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners and other health care providers.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5 8-hour shifts or 4 10-hour shifts (schedule to be determined by supervisor upon hire). No on call or weekends required. 

Location: 9709 3rd Ave. NE, Seattle, WA. Training and coverage may be required, as needed, at the downtown Seattle (Madison location): 904 7th Ave.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The technician will be for all duties of preparing and dispensing of medication
• Ensure compliance with all USP 797 requirements 
• Mixes chemotherapy and biologics within the Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (CACI), Biological Safety Cabinets, and Laminar Airflow Workbench (LAFW) using proper aseptic technique
• Follows clean room guidelines and accurately prepares IV solutions and other sterile products
• Maintains accuracy in processing orders to ensure that all orders are processed and dispensed in a timely manner
• Prepares continuous infusion pumps setting the pumps according to physician orders
• Utilizes the Pharmacy Report to assist with maintaining appropriate level of inventory for the clinic
• Maintains indigent patient drug program for assigned clinic
• Assists, as necessary, with the stocking of supplies, clinic organization, clean-up, etc.
• Assists to provide orientation and training to newly hired pharmacy technicians
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in the policy and procedure manual
• Properly disposes all hazardous and non – hazardous waste materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo
• Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of PPE and chemotherapy spill kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill
• Performs calculations as necessary to prepare IV admixtures including cytotoxic and investigational research drugs under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Ability to utilize closed system transfer devices
• Knowledge of policies and procedures set forth by USP 800 when handling hazardous medications. Potential to perform hazardous medication preparation in compliance with USP 800 standards
• Identifies medications considered 'hazardous' by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and local policy

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:

• High school diploma/GED or higher
• Must have and maintain an active pharmacy technician license in the state of Washington
• 1+ years of experience as an infusion pharmacy technician

Preferred Qualification:

• 3+ years of experience working as an infusion pharmacy technician
• Completion of a pharmacy technician certification program (CPhT) 

Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for Washington residents is $19.47 to $38.08 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.  

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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