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 temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing solutions across healthcare, administrative, and hospitality industries.
Apply today at www.deansprofessionalservices.com or call 713-785-7483 for more information.
Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions across healthcare, administrative, and hospitality industries.