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 or call 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.