Sup Registered Pharm Tech- Smith Clinic

Harris Health System, Inc.; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations under supervision of a licensed pharmacist. DUTIES include preparing and dispensing medications, packaging, and verifying patient information. Weekend and holiday availability required.

Responsibilities include inventory management, data entry, and assisting in unit-dose packaging and courier delivery to care units. Prior IV certification desired but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or licensed as Pharmacist Intern.
• IV Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense prescribed medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Package and label medications; count pills and mix reconstituted drugs.
• Repackaging, unit-dose packaging, and sterile compounding where needed.
• Verify patient information and maintain accurate records; assist in filing and data entry.
• Inventory management and replenishment of automated dispensing cabinets; assist with clerical duties.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration as Pharmacy Technician

IV Certification (preferred)

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, helppharmacists prepare, and distribute prescribed medication and other health care products to patients and customers. Tasks include prepare dosage medications for dispensing into bottles/containers and unit dose packaging/repackaging, counting pills/tablets, mixing medications that need to be reconstituted with water, preparation of oral syringes, compounding sterile preparations, filing, inventory, medication delivery to patient care units, filling/replenishing automated dispensing cabinets, and the collection, organization, and verification of patient information. Clerical duties include answering phones, stocking shelves, cash collection/management, and data entry. The need for absolute accuracy and precision in all aspects of the job is essential to ensure patient health and safety.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; Registered by and in good standing with Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician; or licensed by and in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern. IV Certification preferred

Special Requirements: CRT, Mathematics, Medical Terms, PC and Typing.

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays and Flexible

Equipment Operated: