Registered Pharmacy Technician (Nights)

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital seeks a full-time Registered Pharmacy Technician in Houston. The role involves assisting pharmacists with medication-related tasks and managing pharmacy operations, such as procurement and distribution. Candidates must be certified and have relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Intern.
• Two years of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• 40 hours of accredited sterile compounding training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and medication orders.
• Ensure proper distribution and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Conduct weekly inspections of pharmacy areas for drug accountability.

Skills

Medication repackaging

Compounding

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician certification

CPHT certification

Sterile compounding training

Job description

Talent Area: Pharmacy

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Department: Pharmacy Services

Job ID: 418465

We are seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will assist pharmacists with medication repackaging, compounding, filling, and delivery, ensuring developmentally appropriate practices for patients from 0 to adult. The role also involves managing procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of controlled substances.

Responsibilities:

• Process prescriptions and medication orders
• Ensure proper distribution and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies
• Deliver doses within departmental time standards
• Complete and document activity checklists, including expired drugs, cleaning, and supplies
• Monitor communication channels such as email and mailbox each shift
• Maintain accurate filing of medication orders and stop orders
• Collaborate with Materials and Logistics to maintain stock levels
• Assist in implementing new formulations and updating related documentation
• Conduct weekly inspections of pharmacy areas for drug accountability and study drugs

Note: All successful candidates will undergo respiratory fit testing to comply with occupational health standards.

Qualifications:

• RPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician with the State Board of Pharmacy, or
• PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern
• CPHT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred
• Two years of pharmacy technician experience preferred
• 40 hours of accredited sterile compounding training preferred

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has led in pediatric healthcare, education, and research. Our facilities include the Texas Medical Center hospital, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, and other specialized centers. We are recognized as a top children’s hospital in Texas and nationally, and have been named a top place to work in Houston.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.