Pediatric Pharmacy Technician-Night Shift

Memorialhermann; Marburg; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist in delivering pharmaceutical care and performing technical and clerical duties in the hospital pharmacy.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, inventory management, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff to support timely delivery of medications to patient care areas.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Pharmacy Technician registration or Pharmacist intern status with the Texas State Board; ACPE IV certification preferred.
• Sterile products certification required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Selects prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient medication file or cart-fill list.
• Receives merchandise and places into inventory.
• Monitors inventory for out-of-stock or out-of-date items.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas.
• Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.
• Packages and labels unit dose liquids/tablets and maintains pre-pack records.
• Loads drugs into automated dispensing systems (PYXIS) and maintains non-automated inventory.
• Responds to requests for medications from nursing staff and other departments.
• Ensures safety checks and compliance with technology safety policies.
• Prepares sterile products aseptically when required.
• Serves as liaison with customers and gathers medication histories when applicable.
• Manages pharmaceutical waste and inventory returns.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care by performing technical and clerical duties associated with the operation of the Pharmacy.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.ACPE I.V Certification with completion of 40-hour course in I.V. admixture preferred.

• Sterile Products Certification through accredited program is required if incumbentcompounds sterile products.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• 1- 2years hospital pharmacy experience is preferred

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology

Principal Accountabilities

• Selects prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient medication file or cart-fill list.

• Receives merchandise and places into inventory.

• Monitors assigned areas for out-of-stock or out-of-date inventory.

• Delivers medications to the patient care areas.

• Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.

• Packages and labels unit dose oral liquids/tablets and maintains pre-pack records.

• Collects and loads drugs into an automated drug dispensing system (PYXIS). Maintains inventory for non-automated patient care areas.

• Responds to requests for medications from nursing personnel and other departments.

• Follows processes to ensure all medications are compliant to technology safety checks.

• Prepares sterile products in an accurate and aseptic manner when appropriate.

• Attends to customers as a liaison and gathers a medication history if applicable.

• Properly manage pharmaceutical waste

• Credits patients for returned medications using the computer system and returns the medication to inventory.

• If a registered intern:Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, contacts and confers with physicians concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy and drug-drug interactions.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.