Pharmacy Technician in Houston, TX

An inpatient pharmacy technician position is open at a leading pediatric hospital’s West Campus in Houston, TX. This contract role requires a detail-oriented professional skilled in sterile compounding and inpatient pharmacy operations to support medication preparation and distribution for patients ranging from newborns to adults.

Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Contract, 13 weeks
Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, rotating weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacists with preparation, repackaging, compounding, filling, and delivery of medications
• Handle controlled substances including procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution
• Accurately enter patient data (diagnosis, weight, allergies, body surface area) to ensure proper medication dosing
• Adhere to aseptic technique and infection control protocols in sterile product preparation
• Verify medications’ accuracy alongside the pharmacist to prevent dispensing errors
• Manage medication inventory and stock levels in coordination with Pharmacy Support Services
• Apply nonformulary procedures and ensure proper labeling including pharmacist checks and expiration dating

Qualifications & Experience:

• Active Texas Pharmacy Technician license
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
• ACPE IV sterile compounding certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient pharmacy technician experience

This opportunity suits pharmacy technicians comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment committed to patient safety and quality care. The contract position offers a competitive pay rate and requires the submission of an updated resume, skills checklist, inpatient manager references, and relevant certifications.

Pharmacy technicians ready to advance their inpatient skills and contribute to a reputable healthcare facility should apply promptly to be considered for this essential role.