Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Pharmacy Technician II in Houston, TX, to work closely with pharmacists and multiple departments to prepare and dispense prescriptions accurately. The role emphasizes compliance, inventory management, and documentation within a regulated environment.

You will handle outbound communications with providers, maintain logs, and ensure timely fulfillment. The position requires a CPhT, state license, and at least 2 years of experience, with a hybrid schedule in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
• Valid pharmacy technician license as required by applicable state regulations.
• Minimum of 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Strong proficiency in pharmacy data entry with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in prescription fulfillment in a pharmacy setting.
• Familiarity with medications commonly used to treat chronic and debilitating illnesses.
• Ability to work effectively under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and within established workflows.
• Knowledge of safety, quality assurance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements relevant to pharmacy operations.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with prescribers offices and internal departments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet time-sensitive prescription deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with pharmacists to accurately prepare prescription orders and ensure timely dispensing.
• Interact with various internal departments to coordinate and provide accurately dispensed prescriptions.
• Work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, following established protocols and procedures.
• Locate the correct medication and strength to complete order picking with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare, count, label, and package pharmaceuticals for pharmacist review and approval.
• Purchase, receive, and coordinate pharmacy inventory to support continuous operations.
• Maintain and update inventory recap reports to reflect current stock levels and usage.
• Retrieve discontinued or expired medications from stock, discard or return to stock as appropriate, and complete all corresponding documentation.
• Maintain accurate prescription logs and related records in accordance with policy and regulations.
• Calibrate pharmacy equipment accurately and document calibration activities in line with policy requirements.
• Assist with maintaining pharmacy temperature logs and cleaning logs, and document all maintenance activities.
• Comply with safety, quality assurance, accreditation, legal, state, and federal regulatory requirements at all times.
• Conduct outbound and inbound calls to prescribers offices to clarify orders, obtain prior authorizations, and resolve prescription-related issues.
• Perform data entry to accurately record prescription and patient information in pharmacy systems.
• Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operation of the pharmacy.

Skills

CPhT

Pharmacy license

2+ years experience

Data entry

Prescription fulfillment

Medication knowledge

Supervision under pharmacist

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician IIJob Description

The Pharmacy Technician II works closely with pharmacists and multiple departments to accurately prepare and dispense prescription orders in a timely manner. This role supports the safe and efficient operation of the pharmacy by handling prescription fulfillment, inventory management, documentation, and outbound provider communications while strictly adhering to regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with pharmacists to accurately prepare prescription orders and ensure timely dispensing.

• Interact with various internal departments to coordinate and provide accurately dispensed prescriptions.

• Work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, following established protocols and procedures.

• Locate the correct medication and strength to complete order picking with a high level of accuracy.

• Prepare, count, label, and package pharmaceuticals for pharmacist review and approval.

• Purchase, receive, and coordinate pharmacy inventory to support continuous operations.

• Maintain and update inventory recap reports to reflect current stock levels and usage.

• Retrieve discontinued or expired medications from stock, discard or return to stock as appropriate, and complete all corresponding documentation.

• Maintain accurate prescription logs and related records in accordance with policy and regulations.

• Calibrate pharmacy equipment accurately and document calibration activities in line with policy requirements.

• Assist with maintaining pharmacy temperature logs and cleaning logs, and document all maintenance activities.

• Comply with safety, quality assurance, accreditation, legal, state, and federal regulatory requirements at all times.

• Conduct outbound and inbound calls to prescribers offices to clarify orders, obtain prior authorizations, and resolve prescription-related issues.

• Perform data entry to accurately record prescription and patient information in pharmacy systems.

• Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operation of the pharmacy.

Essential Skills

• Active Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.

• Valid pharmacy technician license, as required by applicable state regulations.

• Minimum of 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience.

• Strong proficiency in pharmacy data entry with high accuracy and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated experience in prescription fulfillment in a pharmacy setting.

• Familiarity with medications commonly used to treat chronic and debilitating illnesses.

• Ability to work effectively under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and within established workflows.

• Knowledge of safety, quality assurance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements relevant to pharmacy operations.

• Strong communication skills for interacting with prescribers offices and internal departments.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet time-sensitive prescription deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience handling prior authorization processes is beneficial.

• Comfort with high-volume outbound and inbound phone work in a healthcare environment.

• Ability to maintain accurate logs and documentation, including prescription, inventory, temperature, and cleaning records.

• Strong organizational skills for managing inventory recap reports and stock rotation.

• Reliability and consistency in following policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.

• Commitment to patient safety and quality of care through precise dispensing and documentation.

Work Environment

This position is based in a pharmacy environment that involves frequent communication with prescribers offices, primarily through outbound calls (approximately 90% outbound and 10% inbound). The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with no regular overtime. Work includes extensive data entry, coordination of prescription orders, and interaction with pharmacists and other departments. The role requires adherence to established safety, regulatory, and quality protocols, including maintaining equipment calibration, temperature logs, and cleaning records. Attire is expected to be professional and appropriate for a clinical pharmacy setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Houston,TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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