Certified Pharmacy Technician

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Amentum is currently seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contract at Camp East Montana (CEM) in El Paso, Texas. This position supports the Staff Pharmacist in day-to-day dispensing operations for a defined site patient population, including prescription processing, one-time and as-needed dose preparation, and inventory management to support clinic operations. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on a rotational shift schedule. The Certified Pharmacy Technician reports to and works under the direct supervision of the Staff Pharmacist and performs duties within their scope of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prescription Processing

- Enter and process new and refill prescriptions accurately into the pharmacy dispensing system.
- Prepare medications for pharmacist verification, including counting, labeling, and packaging.
- Assist with one-time and as-needed dose preparation to support clinic visits and urgent patient needs.

Clinic Support

- Coordinates with clinic staff to ensure timely education availability for scheduled and unscheduled encounters.
- Communicates effectively with pharmacists and clinic providers.
- Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Inventory Management

- Receives, stocks, and rotates pharmaceutical inventory, including controlled substances under pharmacist oversight.
- Monitors stock levels and notifies the Staff Pharmacist of potential shortages or expirations for reorders.
- Assists with periodic inventory counts and reconciliation

Non-Sterile Compounding.

- Prepares non-sterile compounds in accordance with USP 795 standards.
- Maintains compounding logs and documentation per regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

- Maintains documentation in accordance with federal and state pharmacy law, DEA regulations, and USP 795 standards.
- Supports controlled substance recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
- Assists with readiness for board inspections and internal audits.
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- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Active unrestricted Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) License.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software.
- Understanding of pharmacy operations, terminology, and dispensing workflows.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Prior experience in a closed-door site based or institutional dispensing pharmacy.
- Experience with prior authorization workflows.
- Experience with non-sterile compounding.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to stand and sit for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Manual dexterity for non-sterile compounding and dispensing tasks.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:
$19.33 PER HOUR

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
10/13/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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