Infusion & Injectable Pharmacy Tech — Patient Impact

Legacy Community Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company 1%

Disability Insurance

$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits

$0 Copay for prescriptions at LegacyPh

Travel Insurance

Pet Insurance

Subsidized Gym Membership

Job summary

Legacy Community Health in Houston seeks a Pharmacy Technician for Infusion & Injectable Services to support preparation and dispensing of infusion and injectable medications, collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, and providers to ensure patient safety and timely access.

The role requires PTCB certification, Texas license, sterile compounding, immunization, and several years of experience; schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, with emphasis on compliance and patient care.

Qualifications

• Current PTCB certificate.
• Registered as a licensed pharmacy technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to pass a math test pertinent to retail pharmacy activities.
• Active BLS /CPR certification.
• Active Sterile Compounding Certification.
• Current Immunization Certification and ability to administer vaccines.
• Three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, community and the general public.
• Understanding of sterile compounding principles and aseptic technique.
• Project management skills and understanding of 340b regulations, inventory management and managing a cash register.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing both infusion and injectable medications.
• Ensure compliance with sterile compounding operations as per USP guidelines.
• Prepare medication labels, documentation, and keep accurate inventory records.
• Manage infusion workflow queues and coordinate medication scheduling effectively.
• Ensure that all medications are available before scheduled infusion appointments.
• Oversee the procurement and inventory management of specialty medications and biologics.
• Support administration programs for long-acting injectable medications including in areas like HIV and osteoporosis.
• Monitor medication inventory levels and proactively address any shortages.
• Coordinate medication shipments and manage cold-chain storage requirements.
• Assist with replacement programs and manufacturer support initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and facilitate inventory rotation.
• Assist with the implementation of inventory management systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, and clinic teams to enhance patient access to therapy.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to departmental projects and efforts for service expansion.
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations while adhering to organizational policies.
• Proactively identify operational issues and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTCB certificate

Texas licensed technician

Math test proficiency

BLS/CPR

Sterile compounding certification

Immunization certification

3 years experience

Advanced certification

Excellent communication

Spanish bilingual

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Windows

Excel

Accounting software

Inventory management systems

Job description

Legacy Community Health in Houston seeks a Pharmacy Technician for Infusion & Injectable Services to support preparation and dispensing of infusion and injectable medications, collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, and providers to ensure patient safety and timely access.

The role requires PTCB certification, Texas license, sterile compounding, immunization, and several years of experience; schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, with emphasis on compliance and patient care.