Pharmacy Tech

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for per diem coverage at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX. The role supports pharmacists by preparing medications, unit-dose drugs, IV admixtures, and chemotherapy, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Responsibilities include dispensing medications, managing inventory, entering orders in hospital EMR, and complying with USP standards.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician license/registration as required by state regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ASHP-accredited or equivalent training preferred.

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

Medication preparation

IV admixtures

Education

High school diploma

ASHP-credentialed technician training

Tools

EMR systems

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Shifts Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed .

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

• Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred


• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred


• 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)

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

• Competitive compensation


• Medical insurance benefit plan


• 401K

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

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