Temporary (Until June 2027) - Medication Adherence Technician

Legacy Community Health; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Community Health in Houston, TX is seeking a Temporary Medication Adherence Technician to support pharmacy operations. The role focuses on renewals, patient access, and collaboration with pharmacists to ensure timely medication delivery.

Responsibilities include managing prior authorizations, documenting in EMR systems, and maintaining clear communication with patients and providers. Remote work is available with some in-office time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential.
• 5+ years of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Strong written communication for EMR documentation.
• Fluent verbal communication with patients and team members.
• Solid understanding of the medication prescribing process.
• Ability to interpret prescription orders and calculate quantities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems.
• Spanish communication skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the link between clients and their healthcare providers or pharmacies.
• Monitor prescription renewal requests and respond promptly.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and providers to handle requests.
• Ensure patients can access medications via appointments and refills.
• Manage prior authorization requests to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and Pharmacy systems.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders clearly.

Skills

Pharmacy tech experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Medication prescribing process

Interpreting prescriptions

Word & Excel

EMR systems

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

EMR systems

Job description

Temporary (Until June 2027) - Medication Adherence Technician

Pharmacy – Houston, TX – Full Time

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Temporary (until June 2027) - Medication Adherence Technician - Job Overview

Schedule: 8AM-5PM | 90% Remote | 2 Days in Office | Long-Term Temp Position

Are you ready to bring your A-game to the world of community healthcare? We're on the hunt for an energetic and enthusiastic Medication Adherence Technician who can dazzle us with their skills! Right in the heart of Houston, you'll dive into a role that's all about making a positive impact and keeping the good vibes rolling!

Role Highlights

• Become the rock star who bridges our patients with their medications and healthcare needs!
• Our pharmacy crew is a league of its own - vibrant, supportive, and always ready to cheer you on!
• From zipping through medication renewals to high‑fiving patients with excellent care, your role supports our mission of health for everyone!
• Dive into an ocean of learning and growth, with exciting support and potential loan repayment programs!
• Jam with a passionate team dedicated to energizing our community's health!

Key Responsibilities

• Be the superstar link between our incredible clients and their healthcare providers or pharmacies!
• Stay alert for all incoming prescription renewal requests and respond with lightning-fast reflexes!
• Tackle curveball requests with panache by collaborating seamlessly with our stellar pharmacists and providers!
• Proactively ensure patients can easily access their medications through scheduled appointments and refills!
• Stay on top of prior authorization requests, ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain precise documentation in our EMR and Pharmacy system.
• Communicate flawlessly with both internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential.
• 5+ years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Strong written communication skills for EMR documentation.
• Fluent verbal communication with patients and team members.
• Solid grasp of the medication prescribing process.
• Expertise in interpreting prescription orders and calculating quantities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems.
• Spanish communication skills is an extra kudos.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities.

We’re always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill.