Pharmacy Technician, Full-Time - Houston, TX

Vivo-Infusion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Infusion in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to prepare and dispense infusion drugs and supplies, review orders, and support clinical staff within scope of practice.

Responsibilities include inventory management, IV admixtures, coordinating medication deliveries, maintaining sterile procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a full-time schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification is required and active at time of employment.
• 2 years in a fast-paced patient-facing or customer service role is preferred.
• 1 year of working experience in a pharmacy environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of medications, dosage calculations, potential interactions, medical terminology and HIPAA compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced setting with interruptions.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping.
• Excellent communication and professional interaction across various audiences.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and stocking pharmaceuticals and supplies; notify pharmacist when orders need to be placed.
• Review orders and regimens to verify requirements before patient appointments.
• Prepare IV admixtures or other sterile products following sterility guidelines.
• Coordinate medication deliveries and participate in clinical trial support as applicable.
• Support clinical staff as needed and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Adhere to infection-control procedures and keep a safe, clean work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Reading & interpreting documents

Microsoft Office

EMR/EHR systems

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Houston, TX

As a Certified Pharmacy Technician with Vivo Infusion, you will play a crucial role in our patient's care by preparing and dispensing infusion drugs and ancillary supplies within your scope of practice. You will assist in inventory management, including ordering and organizing pharmaceuticals, and preparing IV admixtures while following stringent sterility guidelines and ensuring all regulations and compliance standards are met. In this collaborative role, you will review patient orders, coordinate medication deliveries, and support clinical staff as needed. Your commitment to safe, effective, and compassionate care will contribute significantly to patient health outcomes.

If you are a Certified Pharmacy Technician dedicated to excellence in pharmaceutical services, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact as a part of a dynamic team!

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00/ hour
• Bonus Plan Target: 5% Annually (Based on performance)
• PTO Buy-back, PTO Rollover, and PTO Donation Program.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program - $360 Annually
• Tuition Assistance Program & Professional Association Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (Employer-provided)
• Short & long-term disability (Employer-provided)
• Life Insurance (Employer-provided)

Employment Type, Schedule, FLSA Status:

• Full-time
• Position Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday | 8:00am- 4:00pm
• Non-Exempt

Reports to: Supervisor

Location:

• 355 Vantage Pkway W. Suite 212 Houston TX 77032

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations; Stocks and maintains medications. Notifies pharmacist when supplies/products need to be ordered.
• Reviews orders, regimens, and verifies that all necessary requirements are met prior to patient appointment date.
• Retrieves appropriate medication from inventory; Prepares intravenous (IV) admixtures or other sterile products accurately following sterility guidelines; Prepares upcoming patient labs when required.
• Requests new orders from referring offices when necessary; Coordinates specialty pharmacy/free drug programs and medication delivery when needed; Completes and documents appropriately related to filling prescriptions and receiving drug orders.
• Participates in clinical trial research as applicable.
• Assists clinical staff when necessary.
• Adheres to infection-control procedures, policies and regulations; Maintains a clean, safe work environment and reports any potential or actual equipment failures.
• Follows established policies, procedures, protocols, directives and pharmacy operation standards; Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification, required. Certification must be active at the time of employment.
• 2 years in a fast-paced patient-facing or customer service role, preferred.
• 1 year of working experience in a pharmacy environment, preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of medications, dosage calculations, potential interactions, as well as medical terminology and HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Must possess strong attention to detail skills with the ability to maintain accuracy and organization in a fast-paced environment with the potential for multiple interruptions.
• Intermediate computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) and electronic recordkeeping.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills are required for this position. The person in this role must maintain the ability to communicate professionally and effectively across a varied audience including fellow team members, patients, physicians, leadership etc.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Who We Are:

The Vivo Infusion team is focused on providing patients with the highest quality of care in a comfortable, safe, and convenient setting! Vivo is a national company with locations in 15 states, providing opportunities for growth and advancement as well as competitive benefits that support what matters most to you.

Our highly trained medical professionals are dedicated to delivering a safe, comfortable, and affordable solution for our patients. We offer an array of advanced therapeutics and provide personalized care for every patient.

We are passionate about providing high-quality patient care, relationships with our referring Providers, and nurturing our company culture!

Vivo Infusion has received The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission.

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval is a nationally recognized distinction voluntarily earned by a select set of healthcare providers.

An organization that achieves The Gold Seal of Approval® shows its commitment to holding itself accountable to a high bar for quality and safety for those they serve.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and/or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment is indoors in a medical office and is generally quiet, including sounds of medical equipment.