Pharmacy Technician

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Posting Number: 37382
Division: Public Health Infrastructure/Pharmacy
Reporting Location: 10706 Craighead Street
Workdays & Hours: M – F, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.* (Hours are varied to include days, evenings and weekends as needed)
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Health Department is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with preparing medication, distributing medication, and managing inventory.

The duties and responsibilities are as follows:
• Maintain medication inventory, restock shelves, and check for expired products
• Inventories and maintains proper levels of supplies at the central and clinic pharmacy level, while ensuring compliance with Texas state pharmacy regulations.
• Transcribes prescription information onto medication labels.
• Sorts and pre-packages drugs and pharmaceutical supplies for health center deliveries weekly
• Assist with report preparation and accurate medication tracking.
• Compiles, records, and maintains monthly reports and assists with audits
• Ensure proper medication management and proper documentation.
• Collaborate and participate in 340B training.
• Assist with preparing, dispensing, labeling, and tracking 340B medications.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Two years of clerical experience in a pharmacy, drug wholesale house, hospital pharmacy, or related work environment such as a nursing home are required.

A Pharmacy Technician certification may be substituted for the two years experience requirement. Pharmacy technicians assigned to the Jail Division must have a Pharmacy Technician certification as required by the Texas Pharmacy Act.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
None.

Qualifications

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Additional Information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
GENERAL FUND POSITION
Grants & Special fund positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 9

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832.393.4885).

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393.4888. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.