Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center

About the role

The Pharmacy Division is dedicated to ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use while collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes. Through innovative programs in patient care, research, and education, the division leads in delivering premier, patient-centered care. Embracing change and discovery, it leverages new technologies, maximizes resources, and fosters a culture of caring to continuously enhance the quality of pharmaceutical services.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and supports medication preparation, distribution, compounding (sterile and non-sterile), and inventory management activities, as applicable.
• Maintains a high level of proficiency in assigned pharmacy area(s), consistently meeting established accuracy, quality, and productivity standards.
• Develops, maintains, and delivers employee training programs and competency materials.
• Demonstrates accountability and competency in completing assigned duties and projects.
• Maintains a strong understanding of workflows within specialized pharmacy area(s).
• Completes all assigned quality assurance and productivity reports accurately and on time, ensuring proper documentation, record retention, and timely follow-up on findings.
• Proactively researches and monitors issues, initiates corrective actions, and follows through until resolution is achieved.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and regularly provides recommendations for process enhancements.
• Completes and maintains all institutional and divisional requirements related to licensure, accreditation, mandatory education, and testing.
• Develops, implements, and supports special projects that contribute to organizational goals and objectives.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Captures and analyzes data to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Coordinates and prepares complex materials, including PowerPoint presentations, email communications, Excel spreadsheets, and SharePoint resources, utilizing Microsoft 365 applications.
• Facilitates effective and professional communication across interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams to support timely decision-making and accurate information sharing.
• Assists with and supports departmental, area-specific, committee, and subcommittee meetings within the Division of Pharmacy.
• Enhances and implements workflows to support regulatory compliance, including but not limited to: USP standards, inventory optimization, accreditation requirements, and drug shortage management.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program, or
• Associate's degree, or
• Additional years of equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a pharmacy technician in:
• Hospital
• Infusion center
• Retail pharmacy
• Experience training pharmacy staff
• Prior leadership experience

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
• Current national pharmacy technician certification through:
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or
• National Health career Association (NHA)
• Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV - Sterile Products) sponsored by:
• An ACPE provider, or
• An ASHP- or ASHP/ACPE-accredited pharmacy technician training program
• Other PTCB assessment-based certificates or nationally recognized certifications relevant to job responsibilities

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of pharmacy workflow and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium)
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

Pay

US Dollar (USD) 57,500 - US Dollar (USD) 86,500

Schedule

Dayshift: 8:00a - 4:30p (Shift flexibility +/- 2 hours is required depending on the pharmacy operational needs)