Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Texas
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across retail pharmacy chains, large hospital systems, and specialty compounding pharmacies at every level from entry-level to senior lead technician. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor most of the hiring, where employers like CVS Health, Walgreens, and Texas Health Resources maintain substantial operations. The most consistent openings are in hospital inpatient dispensing, oncology and infusion pharmacy, and high-volume retail settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Purpose and Summary:
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.
As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience. Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients’ prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Once in role, Technicians are required to complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.
A Technician is responsible for contributing to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to:
- Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
- Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
- Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems
- Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.
- Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients
- Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business
- Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles. Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security
- Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification
Where permissible, the Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations, which includes the following responsibilities:
- Completing additional licensure and training requirements, in compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines
- Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
- Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements
- Reviewing and collecting patient information; tracking and documenting for each applicable patient
- Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies
Required Qualifications:
- Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
- If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
- If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
- State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
Essential Functions:
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
- Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
- Attention and Focus:
- Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
- Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
- Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
- Customer Service and Team Orientation:
- Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
- Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
- Communication Skills:
- Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
- Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Mathematical Reasoning:
- Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day’s supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
- Problem Resolution:
- Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
- Physical Demands:
- Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
- Lift, scan, and bag items
- Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
- Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
- Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
- Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
- Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
- Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
- Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
- Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
- Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
- Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs
Anticipated Weekly Hours
Time Type
Part time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.00 - $24.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This part-time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, the benefits for this position include dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/25/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Pharmacy Technician Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walgreens63

- CVS Health55

- Walmart15

- Memorial Hermann Health System13

- Houston Methodist6

Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance27
- Retail26
- Healthcare & Medical Services8
- Education2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy technician jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration or license as a pharmacy technician
- National certification through PTCB or NHA ExCPT preferred or required by many employers
- One or more years of experience in a retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy setting
- Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software and electronic health record systems
- Ability to accurately count, measure, and package medications with minimal errors
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working under a licensed pharmacist's supervision
Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy technician in Texas?
You must register with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy before working as a pharmacy technician in Texas. Registration requires completing a Board-approved training program or on-the-job training through an accredited pharmacy, then passing a criminal background check. Most employers also expect or require national certification through the PTCB or NHA ExCPT. A high school diploma or equivalent is the baseline education requirement for registration.
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Texas?
Pharmacy technicians in Texas earn a median of about $45,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,920 for the lowest 10% to over $59,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pharmacy technicians in Texas?
Employers hiring pharmacy technicians in Texas right now include Walgreens, CVS Health, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large hospital networks and the high concentration of retail pharmacy locations across the state make it one of the more active hiring markets in the country.
Which Texas cities have the most pharmacy technician jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most pharmacy technician openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas lead because of their size, dense retail pharmacy footprints, and large hospital systems, while San Antonio's military medical infrastructure and growing healthcare sector support steady demand across retail, hospital, and specialty settings.
Are there remote pharmacy technician jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Most pharmacy technician work is hands-on and requires physical presence in a dispensing or clinical environment. About 3% of pharmacy technician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are concentrated in specialty functions like prior authorization, medication therapy management, or telepharmacy support roles.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy technician in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a trainee or technician-in-training position at a high-volume retail pharmacy, where on-the-job training counts toward Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration requirements. Large Texas hospital systems like UT Health, Baylor Scott and White, and HCA Houston Healthcare periodically run technician apprenticeship or pharmacy aide programs that are designed for candidates without prior experience. Earning your PTCB certification before applying, even without work history, gives you a meaningful edge over other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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