Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Prime Healthcare is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports 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. This role is vital in patient safety by verifying orders, preventing errors, and ensuring timely delivery of critical medications.
Key focus areas include 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, and Enter and verify medication orders in hospital EMR systems to ensure accuracy of dosage, form, route, and frequency.
Successful candidates bring Sterile Compounding Certification, State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration, and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certification. Important skills include Prepare And Dispense Medications, Manage Inventory, Enter And Verify Medication Orders, Support Patient Safety, Comply With USP Standards, and Maintain Regulatory Documentation. Preferred (not required): IV Compounding and Clinical Support.
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Overview Shifts Available: Variable
Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)
Hours: Variable
Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, 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. 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.
- Sterile Compounding Certification is required.
Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
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Prepare and dispense medications including unit-dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and operate automated dispensing cabinets
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Manage inventory across nursing units, crash carts, and automated systems while handling controlled substances and monitoring expirations
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Enter and verify medication orders in hospital EMR systems to ensure accuracy of dosage, form, route, and frequency
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Support patient safety by checking labels, assisting with medication reconciliation, delivering medications, and preparing drugs for specialized populations
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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
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Competitive compensation
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Medical insurance benefit plan
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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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