Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Arlington, TX
Pharmacy technicians in Arlington fill prescriptions at retail counters on Green Oaks Boulevard and Randol Mill Road and prepare medications in hospital pharmacies, with certified techs posted at $17.50 to $33 an hour. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring and how to register in Texas.
Current pharmacy technician Openings in Arlington, TX
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Pharmacy Technician Work in Arlington
Arlington pharmacy tech jobs fall into two camps. Retail pharmacies such as the Walgreens on W Green Oaks Blvd, the Walmart Supercenter on E Randol Mill Rd and the Albertsons-run store on US 287 in South Arlington hire for counter, filling and insurance work, and one of them will train you from scratch. Hospital pharmacies at Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Medical City Arlington and Kindred Hospital on N Cooper Street want techs who are already registered, ideally with inpatient or IV experience.
That split shapes pay and schedules. Retail work follows store hours, including evenings and weekends, while hospital pharmacies staff around the clock and often hire PRN techs to cover gaps. Because Texas requires every tech to be registered with the state board, a current registration is the first thing Arlington employers check.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Pharmacy Technicians
These employers post Arlington pharmacy technician roles on their own careers sites:
- Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital - the hospital on W Randol Mill Road hires full-time and PRN Pharmacy Technician I roles and requires Texas registration on hire.
- Walgreens - the W Green Oaks Blvd store hires certified techs and runs a paid pharmacy tech apprenticeship for beginners.
- Walmart - Arlington Supercenters on E Randol Mill Rd and US 287 hire certified pharmacy technicians.
- Albertsons Companies - the grocery company posted a pharmacy technician opening at its US 287 store in South Arlington in October 2026.
- Medical City Arlington - the HCA hospital on Matlock Road hires licensed pharmacy techs with a year of experience.
- Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Arlington - the long-term acute care hospital on N Cooper Street hires pharmacy techs for its inpatient pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technician Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $17 to $20 an hour for trainees and apprentices.
- Experienced: roughly $20 to $25 an hour for certified techs in retail or hospital pharmacy.
- Senior / specialty: about $25 to $33 an hour for lead, IV and top-of-range certified techs.
These are estimates drawn from Arlington postings: Walgreens lists $17.50 to $21 for certified techs and $17 to $23.25 for apprentices, and Walmart lists $20 to $33 for certified techs. National certification, IV or sterile compounding experience, hospital versus retail setting and evening or weekend shifts move pay the most.
How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Arlington
Every pharmacy tech in Texas registers with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. You start as a pharmacy technician trainee, which needs fingerprints and lasts two years with no renewal. Before it expires you pass the PTCB exam (PTCE) or the NHA exam (ExCPT) and upgrade to a registered pharmacy technician. Tarrant County College offers a 232-hour Pharmacy Technician program at its Trinity River Campus in downtown Fort Worth, recognized by PTCB and including clinical time in area pharmacies, for $1,255 plus books. Walgreens also offers a paid apprenticeship in Arlington that leads to PTCB certification.
What the Job Involves
Pharmacy techs enter and fill prescriptions, count and package medications, handle insurance claims, manage inventory and help customers at the counter, all under a pharmacist's supervision. Hospital techs restock automated dispensing cabinets, deliver medications to units and, with training, prepare IV medications.
Skills Employers Look For
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration
- PTCB or NHA certification
- Accuracy with dosages and calculations
- Pharmacy software and insurance billing
- Customer service at a busy counter
- IV or sterile compounding training for hospital roles
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington techs start as trainees or Walgreens apprentices, earn certification and register, then move up to lead tech in retail or to an inpatient pharmacy at Texas Health, Medical City or Kindred. Hospital experience and IV certification open the higher-paying specialty roles, and some techs move into pharmacy inventory or buyer jobs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to be registered to work as a pharmacy technician in Texas?
Yes. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy registers every pharmacy technician. You start as a trainee, then upgrade to registered technician after passing the PTCB or NHA exam, and hospitals such as Texas Health Arlington Memorial require registration on hire.
How long does the Texas pharmacy technician trainee registration last?
Two years, and it cannot be renewed, extended or transferred. You need to pass a board-approved certification exam and upgrade before it expires, or you must stop working as a trainee.
Where can you train to be a pharmacy tech near Arlington?
Tarrant County College runs a 232-hour Pharmacy Technician program at its Trinity River Campus in Fort Worth, costing $1,255 plus books. Walgreens also runs a paid apprenticeship in Arlington that trains you toward PTCB certification on the job.
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Arlington?
Arlington postings show Walgreens paying $17.50 to $21 an hour for certified techs and Walmart $20 to $33. Trainees start lower, and hospital and IV roles sit toward the top of the range.
Do pharmacy technicians in Arlington work nights or weekends?
Retail pharmacies usually include evening and weekend shifts. Hospital pharmacies at Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Medical City and Kindred run around the clock and often hire PRN techs to fill nights and weekends.
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