Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

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As a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician with CPS Solutions, LLC, you will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to ensure the safe and effective delivery of medication services. In this role, you will collaborate with pharmacists and clinical teams to prepare medications accurately, process orders promptly, and maintain compliance with all regulatory standards-contributing to high-quality patient care in a behavioral health setting.

Pharmacy Location: Located at Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: This is a per diem, as needed position. Coverage needs may include occasional Friday evening shifts (2:00 PM-7:00 PM) and weekend shifts (7:30 AM-1:30 PM), primarily to support staffing gaps and cover employee PTO.

About the facility:

Friends Hospital, located in Philadelphia, PA, is a historic psychiatric hospital providing comprehensive inpatient behavioral health services for adolescents, adults, and older adults. Founded in 1813, Friends Hospital is the oldest private psychiatric hospital in the nation and offers a full continuum of care, including a 24/7 Crisis Response Center, specialized inpatient units, and treatment for co occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Situated on a scenic 100 acre wooded campus, the facility provides a calm, therapeutic environment that supports healing and recovery. With a strong recovery oriented philosophy and evidence based, individualized treatment approaches, Friends Hospital is a longstanding and trusted provider of compassionate, high quality behavioral health care in the Philadelphia region.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support pharmacists with the preparation and dispensing of medications in an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Process and enter medication orders into pharmacy systems accurately and in a timely manner
• Fill newly printed prescriptions and prepare medications for distribution to patient care units
• Deliver medications and supply boxes to units as needed, including safely lifting items weighing 25+ lbs
• Assist with medication inventory management, including stocking and tracking supplies
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation in accordance with hospital policies
• Follow established safety procedures and regulatory requirements to support patient care and compliance

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 or equivalent
• Active Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with medical terminology

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 $16.15 to $28.80 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.

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.