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Pharmacy Technician III – Smith Clinic
Pay: $23.77 – $30.31/hour
Job Status: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX
Job Reference #: 177027
Benefits:
Day 1 Benefits – Available the first day of hire
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized parking
Credit union
Employee disaster relief
Tuition Reimbursement – Available after 6 months of employment
About the Position:
Harris Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Smith Clinic team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role supports the preparation and distribution of prescribed medications and healthcare products. Key responsibilities include reconstituting medications, compounding sterile preparations, managing inventory, delivering medications to patient care units, replenishing automated dispensing cabinets, and participating in scheduled Terminal Cleanings. Clerical tasks include answering phones, filing invoices, stocking shelves, and performing data entry. Precision and accuracy are critical to ensure patient safety.
About Harris Health System:
Harris Health System, established in 1966, is the public healthcare safety-net provider for Harris County, Texas. Anchored by Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center), Harris Health’s network spans 39 clinics, specialty centers, and virtual health services. Harris Health has earned Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, NCQA recognition for patient-centered care, and maintains academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
Responsibilities:
Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing prescribed medications
Compound sterile preparations and reconstitute medications
Deliver medications to patient care units and replenish automated dispensing cabinets
Manage inventory, stock shelves, and file invoices
Perform clerical duties such as answering phones and data entry
Support scheduled Terminal Cleanings
Requirements:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Licensure & Certifications:
Registered with Texas State Board of Pharmacy in good standing
IV Certification or MTM Certification
Experience:
Minimum 2 years as a Pharmacy Technician
At least 1 year in a hospital or infusion pharmacy
Skills & Proficiencies:
Strong written and verbal communication (including public speaking)
Proficient in mathematics, medical terminology, PC use, and Microsoft Office
High attention to detail and accuracy
Work Schedule:
Flexible; includes weekends, holidays, overtime, and travel as needed
Apply Today!
Take the next step in your pharmacy career as a Pharmacy Technician at Harris Health System’s Smith Clinic. Apply now and make a difference in the health of our community.
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