Pharmacy Technician - Night Shift

Pharmacy Technician

Location: West Houston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $36.00/hour

Schedule: Choose from the following shifts:

• 11:00 PM-7:30 AM | Weekdays and weekends

   

• 3:00 PM-11:30 PM | Weekdays and weekends

   

Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to support a leading healthcare organization in West Houston, TX. This opportunity is ideal for a pharmacy professional with previous inpatient hospital experience and knowledge of medication preparation, sterile compounding, and medication distribution. Join a collaborative pharmacy team committed to medication safety, accuracy, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, repackaging, compounding, filling, and delivery for patients ranging from newborns to adults.

   

• Support the procurement, storage, recordkeeping, and distribution of controlled substances in accordance with established procedures.

   

• Enter patient information, including diagnoses, weight, allergies, and body surface area, to support medication dose verification.

   

• Prepare sterile products using appropriate aseptic techniques and infection control practices.

   

• Complete required annual aseptic technique recertification and maintain competency in sterile product preparation.

   

• Ensure medications are accurately prepared for pharmacist verification and final approval.

   

• Process medication orders, prescriptions, and batch entries accurately and efficiently.

   

• Maintain adequate inventory of medications and supplies in coordination with Pharmacy Support Services.

   

• Follow stock replacement and nonformulary medication procedures.

   

• Obtain required pharmacist checks and apply dilution and expiration dating labels according to departmental standards.

   

• Operate equipment used in sterile product preparation safely and effectively.

   

• Follow hospital and departmental policies for medication handling, storage, and distribution.

   

• Maintain accurate documentation and support medication safety standards.

   

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

   

• Current Texas Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT-TX) registration or Pharmacy Intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.

   

• Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required.

   

• Sterile compounding certification preferred but not required.

   

• Experience with Epic preferred but not required.

   

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.

   

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy procedures and pharmaceutical handling standards.

   

• Understanding of sterile compounding, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.

   

• Strong math, reading, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

   

• Ability to operate equipment used in sterile medication preparation.

   

• Commitment to medication accuracy, patient safety, and established pharmacy protocols.

   

• Ability to work the assigned evening or overnight shift, including weekday and weekend coverage.

   

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

• Competitive pay starting at $36.00/hour.

   

• Evening and overnight shift opportunities.

   

• Opportunity to strengthen your inpatient pharmacy and sterile compounding experience.

   

• Work with a collaborative healthcare pharmacy team.

   

• Professional environment focused on medication safety and quality patient care.

   

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

   

• Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

   

• Career opportunities with a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm.

   

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm. Since 1993, we have connected over 50,000 healthcare professionals with leading organizations across the country by matching exceptional talent with rewarding career opportunities.

Apply today at www.deansprofessionalservices.com or call 713-785-7483 for more information.

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions across healthcare, administrative, and hospitality industries.