Senior Pharmacy Technician

Description

Senior Pharmacy Technician performs duties related to the filling and dispensing of unit dose and stock medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments promptly and accurately. Duties include filling/dispensing oral and IV medications, triaging patient orders, and maintaining the integrity of the automated dispensing system (ADS). This role requires advanced knowledge and skills in two or more specialty areas in the pharmacy.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued—they are invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

• This role is an onsite position and will report onsite daily as scheduled.
• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Work status available per diem/on‑call, day.
• Positions specified as "on call/per diem" refer to employment consisting of shifts scheduled on an "as needed" basis to fill staff vacancies.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Upon hire:
  Texas Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Texas Registered Pharmacy Technician License.
• 2+ years (≥4160 clock hours) of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system and PTCB certification; OR 3+ years (≥6240 hours) in a hospital pharmacy if no PTCB certification.
• New Mexico Pharmacy Technician – New Mexico Board of Pharmacy upon hire, or Texas Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Texas Registered Pharmacy Technician License upon hire.
• Previous experience with Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) and electronic health records (EHR).

• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program.
• Advanced PTCB certificate (e.g., compounded sterile products, advanced certified pharmacy technician, medication history certificate, controlled substances).
• Specialty certification (e.g., ACPE‑approved sterile compounding certification) where applicable by role and state.

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in our promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working in our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.

Minimum and maximum wage rates are listed for this position. The successful candidate’s placement on the wage range will be determined based on relevant job experience and applicable factors. Base pay ranges: $19.24–$29.45 per hour. Additional compensation may be available for shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, bonuses, and other incentives.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) matching plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and well‑being resources.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in a surrounding that is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity, marriage status, genetics, or any other basis prohibited by law.