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Optimal Balance Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician at Optimal Balance Pharmacy

Optimal Balance Pharmacy No longer available $16 - $23/hour

Job Description

Hourly Pay: $16 - $23 an Hour based on tenure and experience.


Benefits Include:

  • Health insurance, Dental and Vision (50% contribution by Optimal Balance Pharmacy)
  • 18 PTO a year
  • 6 Paid holidays a year
  • Zero Cost Medication Program
  • Year end bonus (tenure and contribution based)



Certified Pharmacy Technician I — Job Overview


Optimal Balance Pharmacy (OBP) is one of the fastest-growing sterile compounding pharmacies in the nation, and we’re looking for a meticulous, efficient, and detail-driven Certified Pharmacy Technician I to join our team.

You’ll play a pivotal role in accurately entering and verifying prescription information in our pharmacy management systems, Pioneer and LifeFile, helping ensure patients receive life-changing medications safely and efficiently.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction by quickly and accurately inputting prescription orders.
  • Navigate through multiple software applications to review patient profiles and enter prescription details.
  • Maintain and update patient records with the highest level of accuracy.
  • Ensure all patient and medication information is correct and up-to-date.
  • Route prescription clarifications to the appropriate department.
  • Adhere strictly to HIPAA standards and confidentiality regulations.
  • Meet or exceed productivity benchmarks for data entry speed and accuracy.
  • Support the team with additional tasks as needed.


Qualifications & Skills

  • Proven ability to perform all duties satisfactorily.
  • Solid understanding of compounding prescription orders.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong basic math skills, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; positive team player.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a pharmacy data entry role.
  • Active Texas Board of Pharmacy Technician License (in good standing, not probationary).


Benefits & OBP Culture

⭐ What Makes OBP Different (and Why People Love Working Here)

🎂 Celebrations That Matter

  • Every team member receives a birthday celebration, complete with cake, music, and the entire OBP family cheering you on.
  • Work anniversaries and big wins are recognized and celebrated.

💙 A True Family Culture

  • OBP is built on love, loyalty, respect, and teamwork — not corporate red tape.
  • Leadership is hands-on and genuinely invested in your personal and professional growth.
  • You’re treated like a person, not a badge number — we care about you and your life outside of work.

📈 Growth & Advancement

  • We actively promote from within.
  • Opportunities to cross-train in pharmacy operations, shipping, customer experience, telehealth, and leadership.
  • Learn highly valuable skills in a fast-growing healthcare organization.

🚀 Fast-Growing, Stable Company

  • OBP has grown into a national-scale sterile compounding pharmacy with unmatched service and quality.
  • Expansion into a new 15,000 sq ft facility means more opportunities for advancement.

🍽️ Food, Events & Team Bonding

  • Frequent catered lunches, team gatherings, and celebrations.
  • Busy days? High-volume wins? The OBP family eats together.

🏆 Recognition & Appreciation

  • Hard work and consistency are acknowledged, celebrated, and rewarded.
  • You’ll always know that your contribution matters.

🕊️ Positive, Safe Work Environment

  • Drama-free, respectful culture where teamwork is the standard.
  • Leaders and coworkers who support you — not tear you down.


Standard Employee Benefits

  • Zero-Cost Medications: Receive your compounded medications at no cost.
  • Health Coverage 50% covered by OBP: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
  • Paid Time Off: 18 PTO for personal needs and volunteer activities.
  • Holidays: Six fixed holidays paid per year.
  • Year end Bonus: Rewards and acknowledgment beyond your paycheck.


Company Description

If you are passionate about pharmaceutical compounding, committed to delivering exceptional patient care, and eager to grow within a thriving, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for the Certified Pharmacy Technician I position at Optimal Balance Pharmacy.

Join a team where culture, excellence, and people come first — and where your work truly makes a difference.


$33k - $48k is right at market for Pharmacy Technicians nationally

National salary averages
$33k - $48k
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$35k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $59k

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