Certified Pharmacy Technician

Prime Healthcare; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX to support pharmacists with sterile compounding, IVs, and unit-dose meds. This per diem role requires state licensure, PTCB/NHA certification or eligibility, and ASHP-aligned training.

Responsibilities include dispensing medications, managing inventory, verifying orders in hospital EMR, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must have pharmacy technician experience or willingness to leverage hospital pharmacy experience.
• State license/registration as a pharmacy technician is required where applicable.
• PTCB or NHA certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• ASHP-accredited or equivalent training is preferred.
• 340B program experience preferred if at a 340B facility.
• 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

Pharmacy Experience

Patient safety focus

Attention to detail

Education

State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or NHA

Sterile Compounding Certification

ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program

High school diploma or equivalent

340B program experience (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:Variable

Employment Type:Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours:Variable

Location: Mission RegionalMedical Center– Mission, TX

We are seeking aCertified Pharmacy Technician,sometimes referred to as a Registered CertificatedPharmacyTechnician, Pharmacy Tech (CPhT) or Board-Certified Pharmacy Technician.TheCertified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) support pharmacists by preparing and dispensing medications, including sterile IVs, chemotherapy, and unit-dose drugs for patients. They manage medication inventory across patient care areas, maintain automated dispensing systems, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Certified Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role in patient safety by verifying orders, preventing errors, and ensuring timely delivery of critical medications.This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRNas needed.

* Sterile Compounding Certification is required.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Prepare and dispense medications including unit-dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, andoperateautomated 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,assistingwith medication reconciliation, delivering medications, and preparing drugs for specialized populations

• Comply withUSP standards,maintainregulatory documentation, and take on specialized roles such as IV compounding, clinical support, or lead technician duties

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:1. Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred 2. State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations) 3. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required or obtained within 6 months of hire 4. High school diploma or equivalent 5. Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred 6. 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility) 7. Sterile Compounding Certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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