Certified Pharmacy Technician - Part-Time

Austin; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Rx Pharmacy is a physician-owned clinical and compounding pharmacy associated with Advanced Pain Care. We are seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support high-volume operations, compound preparation, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong communication with physicians and patients, proficiency in non-sterile compounding, and adherence to HIPAA standards. Flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in high volume pharmacies.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with physicians, patients and insurers regularly.
• Receive refill requests and obtain physician authorization.
• Prepare non-sterile compounds (creams, suspensions, ointments, capsules).
• Accurately weigh and combine ingredients per formulas and guidelines.
• Package and label medications in appropriate dispensing devices.
• Ensure pharmacist review and sign-off before preparation.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and complete training as required.
• Process third-party claims and TARs; stock drugs and supplies.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Pharmacy tasks

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Prior authorization

PTCB Certification

State Pharmacy License

Tools

Medisca

Freedom

PCCA

Job description

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.