Pharmacy Technician in Mesa, AZ

A temporary opportunity is available for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to provide critical support at a behavioral health hospital setting. This role offers hands-on experience in a specialized environment with a focus on medication management and patient safety.

Location:

• Mesa, AZ (local candidates only)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• No weekend shifts required

Key Responsibilities:

• Refill and restock Omnicell dispensing cabinets to ensure medication availability
• Maintain accurate inventory counts, rotate stock, and remove expired, recalled, or damaged medications to comply with safety standards
• Perform scheduled cycle counts and conduct inventory audits
• Fill medication cassettes, bins, and patient-specific medication orders accurately
• Deliver medications promptly to nursing units and process returns and credits efficiently
• Verify correct packaging and labeling of medications prior to distribution
• Assist in monitoring high-alert medications and support medication room inspections
• Prepare monthly audit documentation related to medication storage areas
• Handle patient own medication processing according to policy
• Monitor emergency medication kits and antidote supplies to maintain readiness
• Receive 2-3 days of training with pharmacist support available at all times during coverage

Qualifications:

• Arizona Pharmacy Technician license with CPTB certification required
• Prior hospital pharmacy experience with Omnicell and filling machines is essential
• Familiarity with general pharmacy technician duties such as outdating and inventory control
• Experience with Cerner order entry system is a plus but not mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to medication safety protocols

This contract role will start as soon as possible and is expected to cover a leave of absence through December, with the possibility of extension depending on the return date.

If you possess the required qualifications and seek to contribute your expertise to a behavioral health pharmacy setting, apply today to be considered for this vital position.