Per Diem Certified Pharmacy Tech – IV & Sterile Compounding

Prime Healthcare Services; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX on a per diem basis. Responsibilities include preparing and dispensing medications (unit-dose, IV, chemotherapy), managing inventory, and verifying orders in the EMR system.

The role requires sterile compounding certification within 6 months, state license/registration as applicable, and PTCB or NHA certification if not already held.

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations).
• PTCB or NHA certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ASHP-accredited or equivalent training 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 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 roles such as IV compounding or lead technician duties.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Medication safety

Unit-dose/IV compounding

Education

High school diploma

ASHP-accredited training program

State license/registration

Job description

Prime Healthcare Services seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX on a per diem basis. Responsibilities include preparing and dispensing medications (unit-dose, IV, chemotherapy), managing inventory, and verifying orders in the EMR system.

The role requires sterile compounding certification within 6 months, state license/registration as applicable, and PTCB or NHA certification if not already held.