Pharmacy Technician in Katy, TX

An inpatient pharmacy technician role is available at a well-established pediatric hospital campus in Katy, TX. This contract position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on delivering expert pharmaceutical care to patients ranging from newborns to adults. The assignment begins in early March and extends for approximately 13 weeks, with a schedule of 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, including rotating weekends.


Key Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacists with preparation, repackaging, compounding, filling, and delivery of medications appropriate for patient age groups served.
• Support controlled substances management including procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution.
• Accurately enter patient data such as diagnosis, weight, allergies, and body surface area to ensure correct medication dosing.
• Adhere strictly to aseptic techniques and infection control standards in sterile product preparation, maintaining annual recertification with a minimum 90% exam score.
• Verify medication accuracy and handle batch and prescription order entry competently.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy Support Services to maintain medication stock and follow formulary procedures.
• Obtain necessary pharmacist approvals and correctly assign labels for dilution and expiration.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active Texas pharmacy technician license.
• National certification as a pharmacy technician.
• Current ACPE IV sterile compounding certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent inpatient pharmacy technician experience.

This contract position offers competitive compensation reflecting increased billing rates. Candidates must be ready to submit updated resumes reflecting any employment gaps, skills checklists, inpatient manager references, and copies of required licenses and certifications.


If you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support patient care in this challenging and rewarding role, submit your application promptly to be considered. Immediate openings require swift responses. This is a contract assignment suitable for professionals ready to contribute their expertise in pediatric inpatient pharmacy services.