Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician 2 – Contract Opportunity Location: Houston, TX Schedule: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CT Assignment Length: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Work Setting: Onsite We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician 2 to join a fast-paced specialty pharmacy team supporting Project Ascend.

This position is ideal for a pharmacy technician who thrives in a high-volume, customer service-focused environment and is comfortable handling heavy outbound call activity while supporting prescription processing operations.

Position Overview The Pharmacy Technician 2 will work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists to support prescription fulfillment, data entry, inventory management, and communication with physician offices.

This role requires strong multitasking skills, excellent phone communication abilities, and prior pharmacy experience beyond retail-only environments.

Key ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with physician offices regarding prescription orders and documentationPerform high-volume outbound calls and manage inbound communicationAccurately prepare prescription orders under pharmacist supervisionLocate medications and verify appropriate strengths for order fulfillmentPrepare, count, label, and package medications for pharmacist approvalPerform data entry and maintain prescription documentationMaintain and update inventory and prescription logsRetrieve and process discontinued or expired medicationsAssist with calibration of pharmacy equipment and required documentationMaintain pharmacy temperature logs, cleaning logs, and operational documentationEnsure compliance with all safety, quality assurance, accreditation, state, and federal regulationsCollaborate with internal teams to ensure timely prescription processing and delivery Daily Responsibilities90% outbound calling to physician offices and healthcare partners10% inbound calls and follow-up communicationData entry and referral processingHigh-volume production and documentation tasks Performance ExpectationsMeet production goals of approximately 72 referrals per hourMaintain accuracy and quality standards in documentation and prescription processingDemonstrate strong customer service and communication skillsEffectively multitask in a fast-paced pharmacy environment Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentActive Pharmacy Technician CertificationActive Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) RegistrationMinimum 2–3 years of consistent Pharmacy Technician experience Experience in:Specialty pharmacyHospital pharmacyHigh-volume pharmacy operationsStrong computer and data entry skillsExcellent phone communication and customer service skillsAbility to multitask and work collaboratively within a team environment Preferred QualificationsSpecialty pharmacy or IVIG experienceExperience handling high-volume calls (80+ calls daily)Data entry and referral processing experienceFamiliarity with medications used to treat chronic or debilitating illnesses DisqualifiersRetail-only pharmacy experienceSignificant employment gapsLack of recent pharmacy technician experience Top Required SkillsStrong teamwork and collaborationAbility to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environmentExcellent telephone communication and computer proficiency Work Environment This is a customer service-driven pharmacy technician role in a collaborative specialty pharmacy setting.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable balancing phone communication with operational pharmacy responsibilities.

Additional InformationNo overtime requiredOne virtual Teams interviewContract-only opportunity with potential extensionCandidates must comply with all applicable pharmacy licensing requirementsSubcontracting is not permitted If you are an experienced Pharmacy Technician seeking a fast-paced specialty pharmacy opportunity with strong team collaboration and consistent workflow, we encourage you to apply.