Hospital Pharmacy Tech II: IV Admixture & Compounding

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. The role involves technical and clerical duties in a hospital pharmacy, including IV admixture and sterile product preparation.

The ideal candidate has a Texas Pharmacy Technician registration, 3 years of pharmacy experience, and knowledge of medical terminology. This position requires high school diploma or GED and offers opportunities for professional growth within the

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required. ACPE IV Certification with completion of 40-hour course in I.V. admixture preferred.
• Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through accredited program is required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• Three (3) years of pharmacy experience required, preferably in a hospital pharmacy; grandfathered for hires before 2022 with 2 years.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Selects prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient file or cart-fill list; delivers medications to patient care areas.
• Stocks and monitors drug inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies.
• Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.
• Packages and labels unit dose oral liquids/tablets; maintains pre-pack records.
• Responds to oral requests for medications from nursing staff and other departments.
• Posts and codes patient charges in the system and reviews billing records for accuracy.
• Prepares IV antimicrobials, large volume parenterals, TPN solutions and related products.
• Documents Quality Improvement activities for the IV room; maintains aseptic technique.
• Prepares sterile products in an accurate and aseptic manner when appropriate.
• Acts as liaison to customers; gathers medication history when applicable.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

Texas Pharmacy technician registration

ACPE IV Certification

Pharmacy Sterile Product certification

3 years of pharmacy experience

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. The role involves technical and clerical duties in a hospital pharmacy, including IV admixture and sterile product preparation.

The ideal candidate has a Texas Pharmacy Technician registration, 3 years of pharmacy experience, and knowledge of medical terminology. This position requires high school diploma or GED and offers opportunities for professional growth within the