About Us

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, helps pharmacist to prepare and distribute prescribed medication and other health care products to patients and customers. Tasks include (but not limited to) reconstituting medications, compounding sterile preparations, managing inventory, delivering medications to patient care units, replenishing medications in the automated dispensing cabinets, and participating in the scheduled Terminal Cleanings. Clerical duties include (but not limited to) answering phones, filing invoices, stocking shelves, and data entry. The need for absolute accuracy and precision in all aspects of the job is essential to ensure patient health and safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma/GED; Registered by Texas State Board of Pharmacy & in Good Standing; IV Certification or MTM Certification

Work Experience (Years and Area): Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician; with a minimum of 1 year of experience at hospital/infusion pharmacy

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills: Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing:Correspondence, Reports

Other Skills: Mathematics, Medical Terms, P.C., Microsoft office

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime, Travel

Benefits and EEOC

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Job Category

Allied Health