Lead Pharmacy Clerk

Company: Optum
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: December 1, 2025

Job Description:

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. HDP Fulfillment Senior Pharmacy Clerks utilize their advanced experience, knowledge, and skills to act as subject matter experts and primary resources to the entire Fulfillment Team in addition to completing the primary responsibilities of a Fulfillment Pharmacy Clerk and flexing to support other operational duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership. Location: 4015 Shopton Rd. Suite 600 Charlotte, NC 28217 Schedule: Sunday through Thursday from 3:00pm-11:30pm EST, some weekends and overtime is required Primary Responsibilities: - Maintaining necessary certifications and training to operate fulfillment equipment (forklifts, automation, etc.) - Owning and completing more advanced projects as required or directed by site leadership - Supports individual and team performance to ensure team meets and exceeds expectations - Completes Pharmacy operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results - Assists in orienting and training employees through SOPs, escalating any gaps in process or quality to the appropriate leadership - Provides leadership for training and development of teams meetings and exceeding expectations - Perform all necessary duties such as packing, sorting and loading packages, restocking and ordering of supplies, and maintaining clean work areas - Managing patient PHI You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 Pharmacy or warehouse experience - 1 years of experience with computers and MS Office Product - Ability to work onsite at 4015 Shopton Rd. Suite 600 Charlotte, NC 28217, Sunday through Thursday from 3:00pm-11:30pm EST with the ability to work weekends and overtime as needed - Ability to lift 50 pounds - Ability to stand for up to 8 hours with intermittent breaks - Must be 18 years of age OR older Preferred Qualifications: - Certification to operate forklifts and/or other relevant equipment as needed - Previous experience with supply chain, ordering/receiving, and shipping related duties - Mail-order pharmacy experience - Active pharmacy technician license (national pharmacy technician license strongly preferred) Soft Skills: - Experience driving continuous improvements and implementing changes in an organization - Experience driving results through effective Performance Management practices and tools - Ability to demonstrate creating a culture of collaboration, recognition, inclusiveness and diversity - Organizational skills with the ability to focus on workload and achievement of both production and quality objectives - Great verbal and written communication skills - Strong teamwork and cooperation skills 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 $17.74 to $31.63 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. RPO RED

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