Pharmacy Technician, Per Diem - Montrose

Legacy Community Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Community Health is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician for Montrose (Houston, TX). Shift coverage includes weekdays and Saturdays with a requirement to be available 4 days per month and at least one shift per pay period.

Assist pharmacists in dispensing, inventory, billing, and patient communication while maintaining patient confidentiality and high accuracy under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program is required.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certificate is required.
• Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Must be able to pass a math test pertinent to retail pharmacy activities.
• Current BLS /CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in ensuring medication doses are appropriate by obtaining and entering patient information.
• Ensure correct medication is dispensed using proper procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock of medication and supplies.
• Ensure proper filling techniques are used when preparing medications.
• Complete and document daily and monthly activity checklists.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Pharmacy operations

Education

HS diploma

Pharmacy Technician Training

PTCB certification

Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration

Math competency test

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

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

Pharmacy Technician, Per Diem - Montrose (Job Overview)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30AM-8PM) | Saturday (7:30AM-5:30PM) | Must Be Available 4 Days Per Month | Minimum Of 1 Shift Every Pay Period

As a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician, you’ll work side by side with pharmacists and the pharmacy team to help prepare, fill, and deliver medications safely and accurately. Your compassion, precision, and commitment to timely service will help patients access the medications they need and support meaningful outcomes in community healthcare.

This as-needed opportunity gives you scheduling flexibility while connecting you with a fast-paced, patient-focused team. You’ll help keep pharmacy operations moving safely and efficiently, contribute to quality checklists, and help minimize interruptions in service.

Why This Opportunity Matters

• Make a meaningful difference by helping patients receive medications accurately and on time.
• Build collaborative relationships with pharmacists, pharmacy staff, referring physicians’ offices, insurance companies, and patients.
• Support essential pharmacy operations, including dispensing, inventory, billing, patient communication, and 340b program inventory integrity.
• Participate in central fill pharmacy processes and large-volume medication dispensing.
• Grow through employee education, training, organizational initiatives, and pharmacy operations.
• Work on an as-needed basis, with a maximum of 28 hours per week.
• Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

Your work will be an important part of the healthcare ecosystem, connecting patients with safe, appropriate, and timely medication services. With compassion, professionalism, and teamwork, you’ll help create a respectful and supportive experience for the community while contributing to a pharmacy environment where patients and colleagues feel cared for.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in ensuring the appropriateness of medication doses by obtaining and entering patient information as necessary.
• Ensure the patient receives correct medication by using appropriate dispensing procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock of medication and supplies.
• Use safety precautions when stocking.
• Ensure proper filling techniques are used when preparing medications.
• Re-establish priorities based on workload.
• Ensure insurance adjudication and pre-authorizations are processed in a timely manner.
• Complete and properly document Daily and Monthly Activity checklists, including expired drug checking, cleaning, area inspections, and ordering as assigned.
• Ensure appropriate counseling time is offered to patients and document when refused.
• Communicate with referring physicians’ offices or insurance companies as supported by procedures or requested by pharmacists.
• Perform weekly controlled substance cycle counts and document as appropriate.
• Participate in education of new employees.
• Participate in education and training of pharmacy employees and for organizational needs, including pharmacy openings, immunizations, World Health Day, and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
• Provide positive customer service when interacting with customers and assisting clients at the cash register.
• Communicate with customers and co-workers with respect and courtesy, avoiding loud and disruptive conversation and/or remarks indicating disrespect.
• Participate in hand-off communication when beginning and leaving your shift.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Notify the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager of any unresolved problems that go unresolved and follow up when necessary.
• Disseminate relevant information and updates, including drug shortages, availability, and pricing, to peers and Pharmacists in a timely manner.
• Track and provide information regarding non-stock requests and recommendations for par adjustments.
• Participate in interim and annual physical inventories.
• Run reporting tools as necessary to support tracking and ensuring medication adherence.
• Support the Pharmacy Operations Manager in completing activities necessary to ensure 340b program inventory integrity.
• Maintain prescription files according to policy and procedure.
• Complete filing daily.
• Collect cash as appropriate and perform daily procedures for money collections.
• Reconcile prescription fills against billing.
• Monitor and respond to patient messages in the pharmacy system, ensuring timely and accurate communication to address patient inquiries and concerns.
• Assist with central fill pharmacy processes, including the preparation and coordination of large volume medication dispensing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program is required.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certificate is required.
• Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must be able to pass a math test pertinent to retail pharmacy activities.
• Current BLS /CPR certification is required.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Two (2) years of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.
• One (1) or more years of experience in community pharmacy is preferred.
• One (1) or more years of experience in pharmacy logistics is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, community, and the public.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Project management skills and understanding of 340b regulations, inventory management and managing a cash register.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong typing and computer skills, including Windows, Excel, and accounting software.
• Above average organizational skills.
• This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion, secure information management, and professionalism.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Bilingual preferred.

About Legacy Community Health

The largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has delivered affordable, high-quality care for nearly 40 years across 50+ clinics in Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. Our mission — driving healthy change in our communities — guides everything we do, and it starts with our people.

Approachable & Collaborative — Leads with humility, values diverse perspectives, and builds trust through teamwork.

Driven & Committed — Takes initiative and goes the extra mile to improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Thoughtful Communicators — Pairs clinical/technical skill with emotional intelligence, navigating complex situations with empathy and professionalism.