Pharmacy Technician

Avita Pharmacy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid life/AD&D

401(k) matching

Job summary

Avita Care Solutions in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing medications and to support patient care and education. The role is full-time, located inside the Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC) at 303 N. Frio Street. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m. No weekends. Candidates should have TX BOP registration, national certification, and retail pharmacy experience; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred in health field
• 1+ year of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Texas BOP registration required
• Pharmacy Technician certification required
• National Pharmacy Technician certification required
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Office; ability to type 30+ wpm
• Experience with PioneerRx, QSI or similar pharmacy software preferred

Responsibilities

• Removes drug(s) from stock; counts, pours, or mixes pharmaceuticals
• Places products into containers
• Affixes labels to containers
• Packages/repackages products as needed
• Types prescription labels or enters prescription info into system
• Verifies insurance benefits
• Interacts with patients and team to maintain professional relationships
• Handles incoming/outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurers
• Writes routine reports and correspondence
• Processes POS payments and reconciles daily transactions
• Coordinates prescription deliveries
• Identifies problems and provides solutions
• Adheres to company values and goals

Skills

Pharmacy experience

English communication

Spanish (bilingual)

MS Office

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree 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 is a full-time position located inside of the Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC) at 303 N. Frio Street, San Antonio, TX.

No weekends! The work schedule is Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

About the Role:

• Removes drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
• Places the product into a container
• Affixes the label or labels to the container
• Packages/repackages products as needed
• Types prescription label(s) or enters prescription information into a computer record system
• Verifies/re-verify insurance benefits
• Interacts courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Answers incoming and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
• Clearly write routine reports and correspondence
• Processes payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
• Coordinates prescription deliveries
• Proactively identifies and analyzes problems and provide effective solutions
• Embraces and performs in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals
• Additional responsibilities as needed

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 through an accredited certification program is required
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Retail pharmacy experience strongly preferred
• 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 positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service

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.

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.

All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

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.