Hospital Pharmacy Tech: Caring, Precise, Impact

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist the Pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care, performing technical and clerical duties in the Pharmacy department. The role requires a minimum 18 years of age, a High School diploma or GED, and Texas Pharmacy registration or Pharmacist intern registration.

ACPE IV certification is preferred, with a minimum of three years of hospital pharmacy experience and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration or Pharmacist intern registration required.
• ACPE I.V Certification with completion of 40-hour course in I.V. admixture preferred.
• Pharmacy Sterile Product certification required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• Three years of pharmacy experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Select prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient file or cart-fill list and deliver to care areas.
• Stock and monitor drug inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies.
• Inspect and maintain emergency medication trays.
• Package and label unit dose medications and maintain pre-pack records.
• Respond to oral medication requests from nursing staff and other departments.
• Post and codes patient charges into the automated system and audit billing records.
• Prepare intravenous antimicrobials, TPN solutions, and other sterile IV products when needed.
• Document Quality Improvement activities for the IV room and related processes.
• Ensure medications comply with safety checks and aseptic techniques.
• Greet customers, gather medication histories as applicable.
• Properly manage pharmaceutical waste and adhere to policies.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Medication safety

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring others

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ACPE I.V Certification

Pharmacy Sterile Product certification

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist the Pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care, performing technical and clerical duties in the Pharmacy department. The role requires a minimum 18 years of age, a High School diploma or GED, and Texas Pharmacy registration or Pharmacist intern registration.

ACPE IV certification is preferred, with a minimum of three years of hospital pharmacy experience and knowledge of medical terminology.