Pharmacy Technician (Midtown)

Avenue-360-Health-and-Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue 360 in Houston, TX seeks a pharmacy technician to support the pharmacist in daily operations, including processing prescriptions, inventory control, and patient service.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, adherence to laws, and teamwork; PTCB certification preferred and high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; maintain a clean and safe work environment and infection-control protocols.
• Manage inventory levels of medications, ordering medications as necessary and ensuring proper rotation and storage.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to enhance pharmacy operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Discretion

Pharmacy software

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.