Certified Pharmacy Technician

Mission Regional Medical Center•Mission, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Pharmacy Technicians 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 help ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role contributes to patient safety by verifying orders, preventing errors, and ensuring timely delivery of critical medications. This is a per diem position, with day shifts of 8 hours, at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. Sterile Compounding Certification is required or must be obtained within six months of hire. Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital serving the Rio Grande Valley with inpatient and outpatient services. It is a member of Prime Healthcare and has provided healthcare in the community for over 60 years.

Requirements

State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration, if required by state regulations.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Sterile Compounding Certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous pharmacy technician experience.
Graduate of an ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program.
340B program experience, if working at a 340B facility.

Responsibilities

Prepare and dispense medications, including unit-dose medications, IV admixtures, and chemotherapy, and operate automated dispensing cabinets.
Manage inventory across nursing units, crash carts, and automated systems; handle controlled substances and monitor expiration dates.
Enter and verify medication orders in hospital EMR systems for 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 and maintain regulatory documentation.
Take on specialized roles such as IV compounding, clinical support, or lead technician duties.