Central Health

Public hospital district delivering equitable care

Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a higher degree is accepted.
At least one year of experience as a pharmacy technician is required.
Current Basic Life Support certification obtained through the approved American Heart Association is required upon hire.
A Certified Pharmacy Technician license with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is required upon hire.
Completion of the Medication Therapy Management and Medication History Certificate through PTCB.org is required within six months of hire.
A Medication History Certificate is required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Support pharmacists and Transition of Care/Skilled Nursing Facilities teams in conducting Collaborative Drug Therapy Management and patient assessments.
Document patient interactions and medication therapy outcomes.
Gather accurate medication histories from multiple Electronic Health Records.
Identify potential errors or necessary clarifications in medication therapy.
Review medication use and administration and prescribing accuracy.
Administer Collaborative Drug Therapy Management according to protocols.
Assist with insurance processing and billing as needed.
Complete administrative tasks to alleviate pharmacists’ and Transition of Care/Skilled Nursing Facilities staff’s workload.
Deliver safe patient care.
Address patient questions and concerns and facilitate medication access.
Ensure compliance with regulations and standards established by the Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies.

Overview

At Central Health, we provide high-quality, patient-centered care. We are a leading provider of ambulatory care services, committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions and a supportive team environment. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives as we continue to grow and excel in the healthcare field.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team. The Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Technician will work at Transition of Care/Skilled Nursing Facilities (TOC/SNF) for the equivalent of 5 days a week (1 FTE). This role supports our ambulatory care services by assisting pharmacists and the TOC/SNF team in medication management, patient education, and ensuring optimal medication therapy outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Clinical Support:Support pharmacists and TOC/SNF teams in conducting Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) and patient assessments. Document patient interactions and medication therapy outcomes, including but not limited to:-Gathering medication histories with accuracy from multiple Electronic Health Records (EHR).-Identifying potential errors or necessary clarifications with acute precision.-Medication use and administration.-Prescribing accuracy.-Administration of CDTM per protocols.

Administrative Duties:Assist with insurance processing and billing as needed, including but not limited to:-Alleviating pharmacists' and TOC/SNF staff’s time by completing various administrative tasks.-Delivering safe patient care.

Patient Interaction:Address patient questions and concerns, and facilitate medication access.

Compliance:Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including those set by the Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent (higher degree accepted)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

-Current Basic Life Support (BLS) - Obained through approved American Heart Association (Upon Hire)

-Certified Pharmacy Technician license with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (Upon Hire)

-Completion of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and Medication History Certificate through PTCB.org (Within 6 months of hire)

-Medication History Certificate (within 6 months of hire)

About the Company

Central Health

Public hospital district delivering equitable care

Central Health is the public hospital district serving Travis County residents, funded mainly by local taxpayers, with a mission to improve community health for low-income people. It operates as a separate political subdivision of Texas, created in 2004 to provide high-quality, equitable care. It uses a Healthcare Equity Plan to guide work in four areas: Access & Capacity, Care Coordination, Member Engagement, and System of Care. Its goal is to expand access, coordinate services, and reduce health inequities for the county’s low-income population.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2004

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