Pharmacy Technician I, Dispensing 503A (1st shift)

Empower Pharmacy•Houston, TX

13d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician, Dispensing supports accurate, timely, and compliant medication dispensing in a fast-moving, highly regulated pharmacy environment. The role contributes to patient safety and business performance through careful prescription and product verification, precise labeling, accurate real-time documentation, and disciplined adherence to procedures. The technician prioritizes dispensing work to meet turnaround and productivity expectations while maintaining quality, identifying and escalating issues early, and minimizing rework. The position also uses pharmacy systems, barcode tools, digital workflows, and AI-enabled technologies to support execution, and contributes to workflow improvements as the operation grows.

Requirements

Active Pharmacy Technician registration, licensure, or certification as required by applicable state regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of dispensing workflows, prescription accuracy standards, labeling requirements, documentation practices, and adherence to SOPs in regulated operational environments.
Ability to follow standardized processes, maintain documentation accuracy, and work within quality and compliance expectations.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to escalate issues early and collaborate across functions.
Learning agility, coachability, organizational discipline, reliability, and accountability in fast-paced environments with measurable quality and productivity expectations.
Ability to perform accurately in fast-paced environments requiring consistency and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or healthcare-related training.
Previous experience in pharmacy operations, dispensing, production, fulfillment, or another detail-intensive regulated environment.
Experience using technology to improve work quality and efficiency, including comfort with AI-enabled tools and digital workflows.
Demonstrated ability to use pharmacy systems, barcode verification tools, digital task platforms, and AI-enabled technologies to improve execution quality and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

Review prescriptions, patient information, product details, and labeling elements for accuracy, regulatory compliance, and readiness for pharmacist review.
Prepare and apply labels with correct dosing, auxiliary warnings, expiration details, and traceability information.
Complete dispensing records in real time with accuracy, data integrity, and audit readiness.
Prioritize daily dispensing activities according to urgency, turnaround expectations, and workflow dependencies.
Maintain productivity and output while preserving focus, minimizing rework, and protecting quality standards.
Identify discrepancies, bottlenecks, and fulfillment risks early, and communicate them to pharmacists or leaders.
Use established technology tools, system workflows, and data inputs to ensure accurate documentation, task visibility, and consistent compliant execution.
Learn and adapt to pharmacy systems, barcode tools, and digital workflows as processes evolve.
Recognize inefficiencies, suggest practical workflow improvements, and support their implementation.