Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

At Legacy Community Health, you're not just stepping into a jobyou're becoming part of a mission-driven family dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community. Our Pharmacy Technician role is your opportunity to grow while contributing to our vision of healthier lives for all.

• Role Highlights: As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll be at the core of our pharmacy, ensuring the smooth preparation, filling, and distribution of medications.
• Impact and Growth: Your efforts will directly enhance patient care and safety, with opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Work Environment: Thrive in a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere where collaboration is key.
• Mission-Driven: Join a compassionate healthcare team committed to community service and equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists by entering patient information to ensure appropriate medication dosing.
• Dispense medications accurately and safely to patients.
• Maintain medication stock and supplies, adhering to safety protocols.
• Adjust workload priorities to maximize efficiency.
• Handle insurance adjudication and pre-authorizations promptly.
• Complete daily and monthly checklists, including expired drug checks and orders.
• Provide patient counseling and document refusals.
• Communicate with physicians' offices and insurance companies as necessary.
• Conduct weekly controlled substance counts and document findings.
• Help train new pharmacy staff.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and engage respectfully with customers and colleagues.
• Participate in shift change communication hand-offs.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report unresolved issues to the Pharmacist, Manager.
• Inform peers about drug shortages, availability, and pricing.
• Track non-stock requests and offer recommendations.
• Engage in interim and annual physical inventories.
• Support the 340b program's inventory integrity.
• Maintain prescription files per policy and procedure.
• Manage cash collection and daily money procedures.
• Reconcile prescription fills with billing records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certificate.
• Must be registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must be able to pass a math test pertinent to retail pharmacy activities.
• Must maintain BLS /CPR.
• Must maintain required certifications.
• Must have two (2) years healthcare experience.
• 1+ years pharmacy logistics preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, community and the general public.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrate project management skills and understanding of 340b regulations, inventory management and managing a cash register.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
• Computer experience Windows, Excel, and Accounting software.
• Bilingual preferred.

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. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to healthevery day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a jobthey want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our missionDriving healthy change in our communitiesguides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy changewithin ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.