Certified Pharmacy Technician - Part-Time

Advanced Rx Pharmacy•Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

Advanced Rx Pharmacy is a physician-owned clinical and compounding pharmacy associated with Advanced Pain Care. The Certified Pharmacy Technician communicates with physicians, patients, and insurance companies; processes refill requests and authorizations; prepares and packages non-sterile compound medications; and supports insurance claims, inventory, and pharmacy operations. The technician must follow compounding guidelines and quality standards, protect confidential information, comply with recordkeeping requirements and company policies, and maintain regular, predictable attendance. The role is part-time and is performed in a medical office/pharmacy environment, typically from 8:00 to 5:00. Salary is $18–$22 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
At least 3 years of experience in high-volume pharmacies.
Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements.
Ability to type 35 words per minute.
Understand and perform basic pharmaceutical tasks.
Excellent multitasking, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Prior authorization or insurance experience.
State Pharmacy Technician License in good standing.
Ability to calibrate, use, and maintain delicate equipment and software to complete dosage forms in a timely manner.
Strong oral, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must be able to work as scheduled, typically from 8:00 to 5:00.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods; bend, stoop, and stretch; and lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Medisca, Freedom, or PCCA compounding training certification is desirable.
Current PTCB Certification.
Familiarity with non-sterile compounds preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with physicians, patients, and insurance companies.
Receive patient refill requests and obtain refill authorization from physician offices.
Prepare non-sterile compounds, including suspensions, solutions, creams, ointments, suppositories, and capsules.
Weigh and prepare compound medication ingredients according to formula worksheet specifications and applicable compounding guidelines and quality standards.
Package and label medications in an appropriate dispensing device.
Ensure the pharmacist on duty has signed off on and verified formulations against the prescription before compound preparation begins.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and participate in required training.
Control the release of proprietary and confidential information.
Comply with recordkeeping requirements established by management.
Prepare third-party insurance claims and TARs.
Order, receive, and stock prescription drugs and supplies.
Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and organization throughout the day.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.