Advanced Pharmacy Technician

Support the Pharmacist by accurately preparing, compounding, and distributing specialty medications to ensure continuity of patient care and safety. Manage pharmacy inventory, automated dispensing systems, and supply logistics to maintain medication availability and prevent potential drug shortages. Serve as a patient advocate and liaison, actively coordinating benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance to ensure prompt medication access. Collaborate with the care team to prepare patient education materials and perform advanced technical duties, including monitoring regulatory compliance. Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX Facility: Seton Medical Center Austin Department: Inpatient Pharmacy Schedule: Rotating Shifts l PRN How you’ll make an impact in this role Support the Pharmacist by accurately preparing, compounding, and distributing specialty medications to ensure continuity of patient care and safety. Manage pharmacy inventory, automated dispensing systems, and supply logistics to maintain medication availability and prevent potential drug shortages. Serve as a patient advocate and liaison, actively coordinating benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance to ensure prompt medication access. Collaborate with the care team to prepare patient education materials and perform advanced technical duties, including monitoring regulatory compliance. 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. Additional Preferences IV/Sterile Compounding Certification Inpatient Hospital Experience Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources 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 99,000+ 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. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension