Pharmacy Technician (Midtown)

Avenue 360; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue 360 is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist in daily operations, including prescription processing, inventory management, and patient service.

The role requires PTCB certification, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while complying with regulations and infection-control protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related experience acceptable.
• PTCB certification required to practice as a technician.
• Proficiency with pharmacy software and attention to regulatory details.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions accurately and timely, entering data into the pharmacy computer system.
• Count, package, and label medications with patient information.
• Follow federal/state laws, professional standards, and infection-control protocols.
• Manage inventory, order medications, rotate and store stock.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and participate in QA activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Change management

Discretion/confidentiality

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Pharmacy software

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Task prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

PTCB Certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.

Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.

Our Values PACT

• We take PRIDE in our work.
• We have a positive ATTITUDE.
• We are CURIOUS.
• We are COMMITTED.
• We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
• We are a TEAM.
• We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE

The pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy, including processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing customer service to patients. The pharmacy technician must comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to pharmacy practice.

Areas of Accountability:

This position is directly accountable for the following key areas:

• Process prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner, including entering prescription information into the pharmacy's computer system, counting and packaging medications, and labeling prescriptions with patient information.
• Follow federal and state laws, professional standards, and ethical principles. Additionally, maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhere to infection-control protocols, and ensure medications are handled correctly to prevent errors.
• Manage inventory levels of medications, ordering medications as necessary and ensuring that inventory is properly rotated and stored.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients,
• Participate in quality assurance activities to enhance pharmacy operations.

Education, Licensure/Certification:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PTCB Certification

Experience, Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong adaptability and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage change effectively and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with pharmacy software
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.