Certified Pharmacy Technician

Mission Regional Medical Center; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for a per diem role based at Mission Regional Medical Center in Texas. You will support pharmacists by preparing and dispensing various medications, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and a high school diploma, with responsibilities including medication verification, inventory management, and patient safety tasks. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical benefits, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications including unit-dose and IV admixtures.
• Manage inventory across nursing units and automated systems.
• Enter and verify medication orders in hospital EMR systems.

Skills

Sterile Compounding Certification

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Inventory Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician, sometimes referred to as a Registered Certificated Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Tech (CPhT) or Board-Certified Pharmacy Technician. The Certified 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/PRN as needed.

Shifts Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission, TX

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

* Sterile Compounding Certification is required.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and 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

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

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