Certified Pharmacy Tech — Per Diem, IV & Sterile Compounding

Mission Regional Medical Center; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance plan

401K

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician for per diem coverage. The role involves preparing and dispensing medications, including IVs and chemotherapy, and maintaining inventory across units using automated cabinets.

You will verify orders in hospital EMR systems, support patient safety, and ensure compliance with USP standards. Per diem schedule allows flexible shifts and varied hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
• State license/Registration required where applicable.
• PTCB or NHA certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ASHP-accredited training preferred.
• Sterile compounding certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications including unit-dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and operate automated dispensing cabinets.
• Manage inventory across nursing units, crash carts, and automated systems while handling controlled substances and monitoring expirations.
• Enter and verify medication orders in hospital EMR systems to ensure accuracy of dosage, form, route, and frequency.
• Support patient safety by checking labels, assisting with medication reconciliation, delivering medications, and preparing drugs for specialized populations.
• Comply with USP standards, maintain regulatory documentation, and take on specialized roles such as IV compounding, clinical support, or lead technician duties.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Unit-dose preparation

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training

PTCB or NHA certification within 6 months

State license/registration (where required)

340B program experience (preferred)

Sterile compounding certification (within 6 months)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician for per diem coverage. The role involves preparing and dispensing medications, including IVs and chemotherapy, and maintaining inventory across units using automated cabinets.

You will verify orders in hospital EMR systems, support patient safety, and ensure compliance with USP standards. Per diem schedule allows flexible shifts and varied hours.