Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $36.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday Rotating shifts: 6:15 AM-2:45 PM, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM-5:30 PM. Every other weekend required, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, with a corresponding weekday off.

Dean's Professional Services is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and experienced Pharmacy Technician to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified pharmacy professional with inpatient pharmacy experience who is skilled in medication preparation, dispensing, sterile compounding, and controlled substance management.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, filling, dispensing, repackaging, compounding, and delivery.

   

• Support medication preparation and dispensing for patients ranging from newborns to adults.

   

• Assist with the procurement, storage, recordkeeping, and distribution of controlled substances in accordance with departmental procedures.

   

• Enter patient information, including diagnosis, weight, allergies, and body surface area, to support accurate medication dosing.

   

• Follow proper aseptic techniques and infection control practices when preparing sterile products.

   

• Complete required annual sterile compounding recertification and maintain competency in sterile product preparation.

   

• Ensure medications are prepared accurately and submitted for pharmacist verification.

   

• Perform batch, medication, and prescription order entry.

   

• Monitor medication and supply inventory and assist with restocking according to departmental procedures.

   

• Follow nonformulary medication procedures and established pharmacy standards.

   

• Obtain required pharmacist initial and final checks.

   

• Apply appropriate dilution and expiration dating labels according to departmental guidelines.

   

• Collaborate with pharmacists and pharmacy support staff to maintain safe and efficient medication operations.

   

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

   

• Current Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) or active Pharmacy Intern registration required.

   

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification preferred.

   

• IV sterile compounding experience and verification preferred.

   

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy standards and pharmaceutical handling procedures.

   

• Strong mathematical, reading, and communication skills.

   

• Ability to operate equipment used in sterile medication preparation.

   

• Experience with medication preparation, dispensing, controlled substances, aseptic technique, repackaging, and compounding.

   

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.

   

• Ability to work all listed weekday shifts and every other weekend as required.

   

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

• Competitive pay.

   

• Opportunity to expand your inpatient pharmacy experience.

   

• Hands-on experience with medication preparation, sterile compounding, and dispensing.

   

• Supportive and collaborative pharmacy team.

   

• Professional environment focused on medication safety and quality patient care.

   

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

   

• Access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), subject to eligibility.

   

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm. Since 1993, we have connected over 50,000 professionals with leading organizations nationwide by matching talent with the right skills, experience, and culture fit. We provide temporar