Pharmacy Technician II

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

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  Pharmacy Technician II
• Job Title: Pharmacy Technician II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Commission
• Department: Developmental Mental Education
• Posting Number: 14235
• Closing Date: 03/12/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
• Salary Range: $3,095.33-$4,594.50 monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14
• Shift: Day
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
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  Location:
  
  Vernon State Hospital
• Job Location City: Vernon
• Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR
• MOS Codes: 4P0X1,68Q,68Z,HM,HN,HS

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares prescription drugs pursuant to medication orders with final pharmacist check prior to dispensing.
• Prepares bulk medications via unit-dosing equipment and supplies.
• Distributes patient medication and stock supplies to medication storage areas timely and accurately.
• Provides customer service support, to include answering telephone calls and assisting in person with requests.
• Enters and reviews medication information, prescriptions, and directions for use into databases or patient profiles, with the pharmacist providing the final verification.
• Manages the pharmacy inventory by placing orders, receiving, and reconciling shipments, and updating the pharmacy software; sets and adjusts par levels based on usage; monitors inventory routinely to remove expired or excess medication; arranges for pharmacy waste and expired medications to be removed through authorized vendors.
• Maintains files (i.e., invoices, outpatient prescriptions, controlled substance records) as required by the TSBP and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations, and hospital policy.
• Prepares reports as requested by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Maintains pharmacy equipment and medication preparation areas orderly with routine sanitizing as required.
• Ensures security of the pharmacy and medications.
• Participates in hospital and department performance improvement activities.
• Maintains competency by participating in required hospital and licensure training by due date; participates in hospital in-services, departmental meetings, and continuing education offerings as requested; assesses own needs and seeks learning experiences; takes responsibility for keeping abreast of changes in hospital and departmental policies and procedures; and attends continuing education as required by the TSBP to maintain Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

• Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy rules and regulation.
• Skills in using pharmaceutical equipment to include, but not limited to, unit-dosing equipment and automated medication dispensing system.
• Ability to prepare medications.
• Ability to monitor and replenish inventory per established par levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively…