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Certified Pharmacy Technician at Optimal Balance Pharmacy
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
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