Pharmacy Technician

PharMerica; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

DailyPay

Tuition discounts

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PharMerica in Houston, TX is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Technician for a closed‑door setting serving long‑term care and senior living clients. The role involves accurate dispensing, labeling, compounding, and data entry, with emphasis on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities include inventory management, handling returns, and supporting onboarding of staff. Must have state license, high school diploma, and pharmacy terminology proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have Pharmacy terminology knowledge.
• Proficient with computer systems used in pharmacies.
• Detail oriented with strong communication.
• Team oriented with good collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing and delivery.
• Accurately label products with cautionary/auxiliary labels.
• Prepare medications including non-sterile compounding.
• Enter patient and prescription data into the computer to generate labels.
• Assist with inventory management and checks for expired meds.
• Handle returned medications per protocol (credit or destruction).
• Communicate professionally with internal/external customers.
• Assist with onboarding and training new staff.
• Operate automated machines to prepack medications.
• Mix intravenous medications and sanitize IV room/equipment.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician license (state)

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Technician in Houston, TX! Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!

Schedule

Monday‑Friday alternating shifts: 9:00 am‑6:00 pm / 1:00 pm‑10:00 pm (weekends rotation).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off*
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs
• Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing and delivery.
• Accurately label products, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
• Prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding (liquids, powders, ointments, etc.).
• Enter patient and prescription data into the computer system to generate labels.
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management, including checking stock and removing expired medications.
• Handle returned medications per protocol (credit or destruction).
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Assist with onboarding and training new pharmacy staff.
• Perform specialized tasks such as:
• Working in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
• Operating automated machines to prepack medications.
• Mixing IV medications and sanitizing IV room/equipment.
• Servicing facility-based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
• Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
• Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology.
• Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
• Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.

Desired:

• Long Term Care pharmacy experience.
• Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day