Pharmacy Technician - Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician

Location: West Houston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $36.00/hour

Schedule: Choose from the following shifts:

• 11:00 PM-7:30 AM | Weekdays and weekends

   

• 3:00 PM-11:30 PM | Weekdays and weekends

   

Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to support a leading healthcare organization in West Houston, TX. This opportunity is ideal for a pharmacy professional with previous inpatient hospital experience and knowledge of medication preparation, sterile compounding, and medication distribution. Join a collaborative pharmacy team committed to medication safety, accuracy, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, repackaging, compounding, filling, and delivery for patients ranging from newborns to adults.

   

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

   

• Enter patient information, including diagnoses, weight, allergies, and body surface area, to support medication dose verification.

   

• Prepare sterile products using appropriate aseptic techniques and infection control practices.

   

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

   

• Ensure medications are accurately prepared for pharmacist verification and final approval.

   

• Process medication orders, prescriptions, and batch entries accurately and efficiently.

   

• Maintain adequate inventory of medications and supplies in coordination with Pharmacy Support Services.

   

• Follow stock replacement and nonformulary medication procedures.

   

• Obtain required pharmacist checks and apply dilution and expiration dating labels according to departmental standards.

   

• Operate equipment used in sterile product preparation safely and effectively.

   

• Follow hospital and departmental policies for medication handling, storage, and distribution.

   

• Maintain accurate documentation and support medication safety standards.

   

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

   

• Current Texas Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT-TX) registration or Pharmacy Intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.

   

• Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required.

   

• Sterile compounding certification preferred but not required.

   

• Experience with Epic preferred but not required.

   

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.

   

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy procedures and pharmaceutical handling standards.

   

• Understanding of sterile compounding, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.

   

• Strong math, reading, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

   

• Ability to operate equipment used in sterile medication preparation.

   

• Commitment to medication accuracy, patient safety, and established pharmacy protocols.

   

• Ability to work the assigned evening or overnight shift, including weekday and weekend coverage.

   

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

• Competitive pay starting at $36.00/hour.

   

• Evening and overnight shift opportunities.

   

• Opportunity to strengthen your inpatient pharmacy and sterile compounding experience.

   

• Work with a collaborative healthcare pharmacy team.

   

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

   

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.