Pharmacy Clerk - Farmingdale, NY

College of Charleston • Village of Farmingdale, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

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.

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 packaging 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 the 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.

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) OR 1+ years of experience working in a warehouse setting.
6+ months of pharmacy/healthcare-related experience.
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 up to 30 lbs. regularly, occasionally lifting up to 60 lbs.
Ability to stand for an 8-hr shift.

Preferred Qualifications: