Advanced Pharmacy Technician

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Northwest Hospital

Department/Specialty: Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule: Rotating Full-Time

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Lead specialized technical functions, including hazardous drug compounding, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) activities, to ensure safe and compliant medication access and delivery.
• Manage the full medication supply cycle, including inventory, ordering, bulk repackaging, and maintaining the operational integrity of automated dispensing systems.
• Facilitate comprehensive patient access to necessary specialty medications by conducting benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance support.
• Serve as a critical communication liaison, providing accurate information to patients, external resources (e.g., retail pharmacies), and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Support regulatory compliance and inventory optimization, utilizing advanced technical skills to monitor standards and manage drug shortage challenges.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Pharmacy intern would be acceptable in lieu of.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE

ACPE IV/STERILE COMPOUNDING CERTIFICATION

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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E-Verify Statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.