Location
Everett, WA | United States
Job description
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to intermediate purchasing activities for staff and physicians in an efficient/courteous manner while providing the best value to Optum and supporting the clinics Core Values. Including processing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, vendor management and issue resolution.
Flexible hours: Monday – Friday hours can be between 6 am to 5:30 pm
Primary Responsibilities:
- Processes requisitions, reviews approval authority, performs simple to complex problem solving in relation to these duties. Coordinates orders which may include researching and recommending options, vendor selection, working directly with managers and administrators, for the buyers
- designated departments and vendors
- Check for outdated medications and supplies and removes from inventory, as required. Restock medications as they arrive to the facility
- Maintains appropriate and accurate product, vendor pricing and purchase order records.
- Assists in the evaluation of alternate vendors and medications. Works with the drug buying team and the clinical pharmacist on drug supply issues and medication-related projects
- Effectively communicates the plan for medication shortages and product substitution or replacement which may include webpage, dashboards, face to face, email and other communication formats
- Responsible for running queries and analyzing and reporting data. Review’s vendor pricing and performance on a regular basis
- Responsible to Accounting staff for any discrepancies and/or invoice concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner
Duties listed below are integrated into all job functions:
- All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing his or her job responsibilities and conducting themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner toward fellow employees, physicians and patients
- Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor
- Performs all duties in a manner which promotes and supports the Core Values and Compact of The Optum
- Integrates Lean principles, practices and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
- Frequently must follow written and oral instructions as well as complete routine tasks independently
- Completes annual compliance training on HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity Statement and signs Agreements
- Ensures confidentiality of patient information following HIPAA guidelines and TEC policies.
- Attends training to meet requirements of the job position and as needed or mandated by TEC policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I and other state/federal regulations
- Has regular and predictable attendance
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:
- 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician OR 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience stocking and ordering medications
- Current valid Washington State driver’s license
- Experience using Word
- Proven intermediate level Excel and Outlook
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Ability to travel 25% locally
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharmacy Technician license in the State of Washington or completion of a Washington State commission-approved training program designed to prepare persons to perform nondiscretionary functions associated with the practice of pharmacy; or a degree in pharmacy or medicine of a foreign school, university, or college recognized by the commission
- Knowledge of purchasing and contract administration practices
- Hospital inpatient experience
- Experience with IV medications
Soft Skills and Abilities:
- Must be courteous, responsive, timely, respectful, thorough and detail oriented
- Possesses excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills
- Has good time management skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work with all levels of staff to determine clinic needs and best practices
- Ability to keep professional demeanor in stressful circumstances
- Ability to work independently and in team environments
- Ability to handle several projects at the same time
- Ability to conduct presentations to physicians and staff
- Ability to identify and solve simple to complex problems
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 education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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