Pharmacy Technician

Avita Pharmacy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Avita Care Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications, and to support patient care and education.

Responsibilities include labeling, insurance verification, POS handling, and coordinating deliveries while maintaining exemplary customer service in a fast-paced pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Texas BOP registration is required to perform duties.
• National certification (PTCB or ExCPT) is required.
• One+ year of pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove and count drugs from stock and prepare them for dispensing.
• Label containers, enter prescriptions, and verify insurance benefits.
• Assist with patient education and coordinate prescription deliveries.
• Handle POS transactions and reconcile daily totals.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician experience

BOP Texas registration

PTCB or ExCPT certification

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Tools

PioneerRx

QSI

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician will assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications. The Pharmacy Technician will also help Pharmacists provide patient care and education. This position is based in Austin, TX (3100 Red River St.).

About the Role:

• Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
• Place the product into a container
• Affix the label or labels to the container
• Package/repackage as needed
• Type prescription label(s) or enter prescription information into a computer record system
• Verify/re-verify insurance benefits
• Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Answer incoming and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
• Clearly write routine reports and correspondence
• Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
• Coordinate prescription deliveries
• Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals
• Additional responsibilities as needed
• Pharmacy Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10am-7:30pm, Tuesday 10am-4:30pm, Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Friday 10am-4pm

About You:

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field
• One or more years of related Pharmacy Technician experience
• Must be currently registered with the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) in Texas
• State "Certified" as a Pharmacy Technician required
• National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30+ wpm
• Experience with pharmacy software such as PioneerRx, QSI, etc. preferred
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation to get to and from our Austin, TX pharmacy on a regular daily basis
• Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service

• Compassion – Approaches every patient and coworker interaction with empathy and care

• Resourcefulness – Able to adapt, problem-solve, and think critically in dynamic situations

• Collaboration – Works well in team settings and contributes to a supportive, inclusive culture

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all. We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Pay range: $19 to $25 per hour, based on credentials and geographic location.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.

Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.

Company paid benefits – basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.

Voluntary benefits – long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities involving patient care, medication handling, access to controlled substances, and other regulated healthcare functions. Employment is subject to Avita's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and applicable legal requirements.