Pharmacy Technician I, Dispensing 503A (3rd shift)

Empower Pharmacy•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I, Dispensing plays a critical role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant medications that improve lives at scale across the largest 503A and 503B compounding pharmacy in the world. This role executes with precision in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment where quality, throughput, and documentation rigor directly impact patient safety and business performance. Top talent in this role thinks ahead, learns quickly, solves problems early, and uses technology, including AI, to reduce friction, strengthen accuracy, and improve workflow execution. The ideal candidate brings disciplined judgment, high ownership, and the capacity to grow with a hyper-growth organization that demands excellence every day.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of dispensing workflows, prescription accuracy standards, labeling requirements, documentation practices, and disciplined adherence to SOPs in regulated operational environments.
Demonstrated ability to use pharmacy systems, barcode verification tools, digital task platforms, and AI-enabled technologies to improve execution quality and workflow efficiency.
Excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and clear communication skills with the ability to escalate issues early and collaborate effectively across functions.
High learning agility, coachability, and organizational discipline with the ability to perform accurately in fast-paced environments that require consistency and adaptability.
Active Pharmacy Technician registration, licensure, or certification as required by applicable state regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Proven ability to follow standardized processes, maintain documentation accuracy, and work effectively within quality and compliance expectations.
Demonstrated record of reliability, accountability, and strong performance in fast-paced environments with measurable quality and productivity expectations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or healthcare-related training preferred.
Previous experience in pharmacy operations, dispensing, production, fulfillment, or another detail-intensive regulated environment preferred.
Experience using technology to improve work quality and efficiency preferred, including comfort with AI-enabled tools and digital workflows.

Responsibilities

Review prescriptions, patient information, product details, and labeling elements carefully to ensure complete accuracy, regulatory compliance, and readiness for pharmacist review.
Prepare and apply accurate labels with correct dosing, auxiliary warnings, expiration details, and traceability elements supporting safe patient delivery.
Complete dispensing records in real time with precision, ensuring audit readiness, data integrity, and full alignment with internal procedures.
Organize daily dispensing activities by urgency, turnaround expectations, and workflow dependencies to consistently meet productivity and service commitments.
Maintain strong output under volume while preserving focus, minimizing rework, and protecting quality standards in every dispensing activity.
Identify discrepancies, bottlenecks, or fulfillment risks early and communicate clearly to pharmacists or leaders before problems expand.
Leverage established technology tools, system workflows, and data inputs to ensure accurate documentation, task visibility, and consistent execution of dispensing activities while maintaining full operational control and compliance.
Learn pharmacy systems, barcode tools, and digital workflows quickly, adapting smoothly as processes evolve in a scaling operation.
Recognize repetitive inefficiencies, suggest practical workflow enhancements, and support implementation efforts that improve speed, accuracy, and consistency.