Bilingual Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

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Location: Legacy Southwest - 6441 High Star Dr. Houston, TX 77074

Bilingual Pharmacy Techncian - Per Diem (Job Overview)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30AM-8PM) | Saturday (7:30AM-5:30PM) | As Needed

At Legacy Community Health, we believe in the transformative power of community and the profound impact of compassionate care. As a Bilingual Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem, you will be at the heart of our pharmacy operations, ensuring that our beloved community receives the medications they need safely and efficiently.

• Role Highlights: As a vital member of our team, you will assist pharmacists in preparing, filling, and delivering medications, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Work Environment: You'll thrive in a supportive setting that values teamwork and collaboration, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.
• Impact and Growth: Your role is essential in minimizing service interruptions and providing leadership to your colleagues, ensuring patient care is always a priority.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional service to our community.
• Mission-Driven: Join us in our commitment to improving health and wellness in the Houston community.

We value your dedication and are here to support your professional journey with opportunities for growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists by obtaining and entering patient information to ensure appropriate medication doses.
• Ensure patients receive correct medications using proper dispensing procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies, using safety precautions when stocking.
• Prioritize tasks based on workload to ensure efficient operations.
• Process insurance adjudication and pre-authorizations promptly.
• Complete and document daily and monthly activity checklists, including expired drug checks and area inspections.
• Offer counseling time to patients and document when refused.
• Communicate with referring physician offices or insurance companies as needed.
• Perform weekly controlled substance cycle counts and document appropriately.
• Participate in the education of new employees and training of pharmacy staff.
• Provide positive customer service at the cash register, adhering to Legacy Community Health's standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure respectful communication with customers and co-workers.
• Notify the Pharmacy Manager of unresolved issues and disseminate important information to peers.
• Participate in physical inventories and support the 340b program inventory integrity.
• Maintain prescription files and perform daily money collection procedures.
• Reconcile prescription fills against billing and perform other assigned duties.

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.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1+ years community pharmacy preferred.
• 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 health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is power