Certified Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Austinpaindoctor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Austinpaindoctor is looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support their compounding pharmacy in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years' experience, must be 18+, and hold valid pharmacy technician licenses. Responsibilities include preparing medications, communicating with healthcare providers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess strong multi-tasking skills and attention to detail, with preferred certifications in compounding techniques. Join us for a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with physicians, patients, and insurance companies.
• Prepare various non-sterile compounds.
• Package and label the medications.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prior authorization/insurance experience

Education

State Pharmacy Technician License

Current PTCB Certification

Tools

Medisca compounding

Freedom compounding

PCCA compounding training

Job 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.