Hospital Pharmacy Tech — Care, Accuracy & Inventory

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care. You will perform technical and clerical tasks in a fast-paced hospital pharmacy, including inventory, dispensing, and preparation of medications.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety checks, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure timely medication delivery and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• ACPE IV Certification with completion of a 40-hour course in IV admixture preferred.
• Sterile Products Certification required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Select prescribed medications per patient file or cart-fill list.
• Receive merchandise and place into inventory.
• Monitor inventory for out-of-stock or out-of-date items.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Maintain emergency medication trays and pre-pack records.
• Load drugs into PYXIS automated dispensing system; manage non-automated inventory.
• Respond to medication requests from nursing and other departments.
• Ensure medications comply with safety checks and sterile preparation when needed.
• Greet customers and gather medication histories where applicable.
• Assist with waste management and proper disposal of meds.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Tech registration

Pharmacist intern registration (TX)

ACPE IV Certification (preferred)

Sterile Products Certification (required if facilitating sterile products)

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care. You will perform technical and clerical tasks in a fast-paced hospital pharmacy, including inventory, dispensing, and preparation of medications.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety checks, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure timely medication delivery and patient safety.