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Pharmacy Technician

Salary

$17.85 - $22.99 Hourly

Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37872

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

01/06/2026

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POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

MINIMUM 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.

PREFERENCES

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.

GENERAL 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.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which best describes your level of completed education?

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate Degree

+ Bachelor Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ None of these

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience as a Pharmacy Technician?

+ At least six (6) months

+ At least one (1) year, but less than two (2) years

+ At least two (2) years, but less than four (4) years

+ More than four (4) years

+ I have no experience

04

Do you have a current license/certification to in the state of Texas?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have a valid/current driver’s license?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Are you familiar with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations for Class D Pharmacies?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you have a current, valid Texas registration as a Pharmacy tech without any current or pending disciplinary actions?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered "YES" to question 07, what is the expiration date of your registration?

09

Do you have any active or inactive pharmacy tech registrations in other states?

+ Yes

+ No

10

If you answered "YES" to question 09, do any of those registrations have current or pending disciplinary actions?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Describe how you ensure accuracy when transcribing prescription information onto medication labels.

12

Describe how you manage inventory and ensure proper supply levels while complying with state pharmacy regulations.

13

Describe your experience with conducting or assisting in audits to confirm the correct dispensing of medications.

14

Please describe your experiences with disaster or emergency responses, in relation to providing pharmacy support and technical assistance.

15

Please describe your experience and/or familiarity with 340B.

16

Are you a current Houston Health Department employee?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question