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Job Requirements of Pharmacy Technician:
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Employment Type:
Contractor
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Location:
Houston, TX (Onsite)
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Pharmacy Technician
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Location: Houston, TX
Contract Length: 3 Months
Schedule:
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Mon Fri: 9:30 AM 6:00 PM
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Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend, Sat/Sun 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, repackaging, filling, and delivery of medications in a manner appropriate for patients of all ages (newborn through adult). This role includes sterile product preparation, controlled substances management, and inventory maintenance to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient pharmaceutical services.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist pharmacists with preparing and dispensing medications, including sterile products, oral medications, and controlled substances.
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Follow aseptic technique and infection control procedures for sterile compounding; complete annual recertification with 90% score.
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Verify patient diagnosis, weight, allergies, and body surface area before medication preparation.
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Accurately enter batch, medication, and prescription orders into the pharmacy system.
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Maintain medication inventory: rotate stock, remove expired/soon-to-expire medications, replenish Omnicell units, and restock OR anesthesia machines.
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Follow non-formulary and stock replacement procedures.
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Label medications with appropriate dilution and expiration dates per department standards.
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Assist in procurement, record keeping, and storage of controlled substances.
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Ensure accuracy of prepared medications as verified by a pharmacist and documented by an absence of dispensing errors.
Required Qualifications
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Active Registered Pharmacy Technician license with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (RPHT-TX) or Pharmacy Intern license (PHAR INT) with TX Board of Pharmacy.
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Knowledge of hospital and departmental standards for pharmaceutical handling.
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Strong math, reading, and communication skills.
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Ability to operate sterile product preparation equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
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Previous hospital pharmacy experience, including sterile compounding and Omnicell operations.