Advanced Pharmacy Virtual Medication History Technician

AECOM; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AECOM as a Pharmacy Technician, providing essential pharmacy services and support in a remote setting. You'll work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure patient care, conduct specialized duties, and assist in medication management, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. This is an opportunity to enhance your career in a reputable healthcare organization committed to community engagement.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Long-term and short-term disability

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• 2 years of cumulative experience or 4 years of applicable experience required.
• Medication History Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist.
• Perform hazardous drug compounding and manage inventory.
• Assist Pharmacist in preparing patient education materials.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department: Pharmacy**

+ **Schedule: Full-Time; Rotating - Candidate Must Reside in Central TX.**

+ **Hospital: Offsite**

+ **Location: Remote**

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist. Perform activities or tasks in specialty pharmacy services.

+ Perform specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.

+ Refill and maintain automated dispensing system. Prepare orders, maintain inventory, and repackage bulk medications. Receive and store incoming supplies.

+ Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicate with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.

+ Identify and assist with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.

+ Assist Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials.

+ May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.

+ May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities. May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ 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**

+ Medication History Certification Preferred

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**