Pharmacy Technician

Pride Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is looking for a Pharmacy Technician for a 14-week contract in Houston, TX. The role involves assisting in medication preparation, ensuring inventory management, and adhering to safety protocols. Effective communication and certification as a Pharmacy Technician are required. Competitive pay is offered at $30 to $36 per hour based on experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: RPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician, TX State Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for handling pharmaceuticals.
• Education: RPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician or PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper storage of controlled substances.
• Verify medication doses and follow aseptic techniques.

Skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Communication skills

Ability to operate equipment for sterile products

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern

Job description

Overview

This Pride Health posting describes a 14-week contract Pharmacy Technician role in Houston, TX. The pay range is $30.00/hr - $36.00/hr. Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience; talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location

Houston, TX

Schedule

Day shift 9:30 am - 6 pm (Mon-Fri) with a weekend rotation alternating every other weekend 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Sat/Sun).

Pay

Pay Range: $30.00/hr - $36.00/hr. Start: 09/08/2025. Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in the preparation, repackaging and compounding, filling, and delivery of medications, and other tasks associated with dispensing, for patients from 0 to adult.


• Assist in procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of all controlled substances.


• Ensure appropriateness of all medication doses by correctly entering the patient’s diagnosis, weight, allergies, and body surface area in the computer.


• Follow aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Complete annual recertification and score at least 90% on the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer. Encourage others to practice aseptic technique and infection control.


• Ensure the medications prepared are correct, as verified by the pharmacist and documented to minimize dispensing errors.


• Inventory responsibilities: maintain stock, replenish Omnicells on nursing floors, rotate stock, remove soon-to-expire medications, restock OR anesthesia machines (including controlled substances); weekly repacking and compounding of medications.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: RPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician, TX State Board of Pharmacy, or PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern, State Board of Pharmacy.


• Education: RPHT-TX - Reg Pharmacy Technician or PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern, State Board of Pharmacy.


• Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for handling pharmaceuticals.


• Math, reading, and communication skills; ability to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products.

About Pride Health

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates – including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now – are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Benefits

• Medical insurance


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)

Interested? Apply now!