Advanced Pharmacy Technician

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) or retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension, a leading nonprofit Catholic health system, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Austin, TX. You will support the Pharmacist by accurately preparing, compounding, and distributing specialty medications to ensure continuity of patient care and safety.

You will manage pharmacy inventory, automated dispensing systems, and supply logistics to maintain medication availability and prevent shortages, while assisting patients with benefit investigations and prior authorization to secure timely

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech credential from the Texas State Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date; Pharmacy intern acceptable in lieu of credential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, and distribute specialty medications to ensure continuity of patient care and safety.
• Manage pharmacy inventory and automated dispensing systems to maintain medication availability and prevent shortages.
• Coordinate benefit investigations, prior authorizations, and financial assistance to ensure timely medication access.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Support the Pharmacist by accurately preparing, compounding, and distributing specialty medications to ensure continuity of patient care and safety.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, automated dispensing systems, and supply logistics to maintain medication availability and prevent potential drug shortages.
• Serve as a patient advocate and liaison, actively coordinating benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance to ensure prompt medication access.
• Collaborate with the care team to prepare patient education materials and perform advanced technical duties, including monitoring regulatory compliance.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Support the Pharmacist by accurately preparing, compounding, and distributing specialty medications to ensure continuity of patient care and safety.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, automated dispensing systems, and supply logistics to maintain medication availability and prevent potential drug shortages.
• Serve as a patient advocate and liaison, actively coordinating benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance to ensure prompt medication access.
• Collaborate with the care team to prepare patient education materials and perform advanced technical duties, including monitoring regulatory compliance.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Pharmacy intern would be acceptable in lieu of.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• IV/Sterile Compounding Certification
• Inpatient Hospital Experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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