Per Diem Pharmacy Tech — IV, Sterile & Patient Safety

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

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.