Pharmacy Technician

Benefits

We Offer Outstanding Benefits:

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
• $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
• Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

Location: Legacy Montrose- 1415 California St. Houston, TX 77006

Pharmacy Technician- Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30AM-8PM) and Saturday (7:30AM-5:30PM)

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in community healthcare? At Legacy Community Health, we are looking for a passionate Pharmacy Technician to join our family. In this role, you'll be an integral part of our pharmacy team, assisting pharmacists in the preparation, filling, and delivery of medications. Your work will ensure the smooth operation of our pharmacy, contributing to the well-being of our community.

• Role Highlights: Assist in medication preparation and delivery, ensuring high-quality service.
• Work Environment: Collaborate with a dedicated team committed to community health.
• Impact: Play a vital role in minimizing service interruptions and enhancing patient care.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop leadership skills by guiding daily operations and participating in staff education.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in ensuring the appropriateness of medication doses by obtaining and entering patient information as necessary.
• Ensures the patient receives correct medication by using appropriate dispensing procedures.
• Maintains adequate stock of medication and supplies, uses safety precautions when stocking; ensures proper filling techniques are used when preparing medications.
• Re-establishes priorities based on workload.
• Ensures insurance adjudication and pre-authorizations are processed in a timely manner.
• Completes and properly documents Daily and Monthly Activity checklists including expired drug checking, cleaning, area inspections, ordering as assigned.
• Ensures appropriate counseling time is offered to patients and document when refused.
• Communicates with referring physicians' offices or insurance companies as supported by procedures or requested by pharmacists.
• Performs weekly controlled substance cycle counts and documents as appropriate.
• Participates in education of new employees.
• Participates in education and training of pharmacy employees and for organizational needs, ie pharmacy openings, immunizations, World Health Day, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
• Provides positive customer service by interacting with customers according to the Legacy Community Health Employee Handbook; when assisting clients at the cash register.
• Communicates with customers and co-workers with respect and courtesy, avoiding loud and disruptive conversation and/or remarks indicating disrespect.
• Participates in hand-off communication when beginning and leaving your shift.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Notifies Pharmacist, Manager, Pharmacy of any problems that go unresolved so that attention to the problem can occur; and understands the urgency of follow up when necessary.
• Disseminates any information (drug shorts, availability, pricing, timely) to the pharmacists and peers.
• Tracks and provides information regarding non-stock requests and recommendations for par adjustments. Participates in interim and annual physical inventories.
• Runs reporting tools as necessary to support tracking and ensuring medication adherence.
• Supports the Manager, Pharmacy Operations in activities necessary to ensure the implementation and changes associated with the 340b program inventory integrity.
• Maintains prescription files according to policy and procedure; completes filing daily.
• Collects cash as appropriate and performs daily procedures for money collections.
• Reconciles prescription fills against billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certificate required.
• Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Ability to pass a math test pertinent to retail pharmacy activities required.
• BLS/CPR certification must be maintained.
• Minimum of two (2) years healthcare experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1+ years community pharmacy experience preferred.
• 1+ years pharmacy logistics experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills with staff, community, and the general public required.
• Project management skills and understanding of 340b regulations preferred.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Windows, Excel, and Accounting software required.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years.

With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way.

At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact.

Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

Core Employee Expectations

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

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