Certified Pharmacy Technician - Part-Time

Advanced Rx Pharmacy; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Rx Pharmacy in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for a part-time role. You will support physicians, patients, and insurers while handling refills and compounding non-sterile medications.

Role requires a State Pharmacy Technician License, PTCB certification, and a minimum of 3 years in high-volume pharmacies. Excellent accuracy and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid state pharmacy technician license.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in high-volume pharmacies.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education requirements.
• PTCB certification is required or in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with physicians, patients, and insurance companies.
• Receive refill requests and obtain physician authorization.
• Prepare non-sterile compounds (suspensions, solutions, creams, ointments, capsules).
• Weigh ingredients accurately and follow the formula worksheets and quality standards.
• Package and label medications for dispensing.
• Verify formulations with the pharmacist before starting preparation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Basic pharmacy tasks

Multitasking

Communication skills

PTCB Certification

Pharmacy terminology

Compounding training

Licensing in Pharmacy

Education

State Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Medisca

Freedom

PCCA

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Advanced Rx Pharmacy is a physician-owned clinical and compounding pharmacy associated with Advanced Pain Care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with physicians, patients, insurance companies on a regular basis
• Receive refill requests from patients and obtain authorization for refills from physician's offices
• Prepare various non-sterile compounds including, but not limited to, suspensions, solutions, creams, ointments, suppositories, capsules, etc.
• Accurately weigh and prepare the ingredients for compound medications according to the designated formula worksheet specifications while following all applicable and appropriate compounding guidelines and quality standards
• Package and label the medications in an appropriate dispensing device
• Ensure the pharmacist on duty has signed off and verified the formulations according to the prescription prior to commencing compound preparation
• Maintain patient's confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and participate in required training whenever necessary
• Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information
• Comply with all record keeping requirements as determined by management
• Prepares third-party insurance claims and prepare TARs
• Order, receive, and stock prescription drugs & supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy throughout the day
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in high volume pharmacies
• Maintains certifications and continuing educational requirement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to type 35 words per minute
• Understands and can perform basic pharmaceutical tasks
• Excellent multi-tasking, accuracy, and attention to detail skills
• Prior authorization/insurance experience
• State Pharmacy Technician License in good standing
• Ability to calibrate, utilize, and maintain, delicate pieces of expensive machinery and software to complete appropriate dosage forms in a timely manner
• Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills
• Medisca, Freedom or PCCA compounding training certification desirable
• Current PTCB Certification
• Familiarity with non-sterile compounds preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Medical Office/Pharmacy environment

Physical Conditions

• Must be able to work as scheduled - typically from 8:00 - 5:00
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
• Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.

Salary Description

$18-$22/ hour