Hospital Pharmacy Tech II — IV Certified

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care, performing technical and clerical duties in the pharmacy.

The ideal candidate has IV certification or can obtain, with 12-hour night shifts 6:30p-7a on Wed, Thurs, Fri and alternating as needed to Thurs, Fri, Saturday. Hospital experience preferred; join us delivering safe, compassionate patient care.

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 I.V Certification with 40-hour course in I.V. admixture preferred.
• Pharmacy Sterile Product certification required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• Three years of pharmacy experience preferred; hospital experience favored; grandfathered with 2 years if hired before 2022.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Select prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient file or cart-fill list.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and stock inventory.
• Inspect and maintain emergency medication trays and pre-pack records.
• Respond to requests for medications from nursing and other departments.
• Post and code patient pharmaceutical charges and review billing records for accuracy.
• Prepare intravenous antimicrobials, TPN solutions, epidurals and antineoplastics as required.
• Document Quality Improvement activities for the IV Room and ensure aseptic technique.

Skills

Medical terminology

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PYXIS unit dose system

IV admixture equipment

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care, performing technical and clerical duties in the pharmacy.

The ideal candidate has IV certification or can obtain, with 12-hour night shifts 6:30p-7a on Wed, Thurs, Fri and alternating as needed to Thurs, Fri, Saturday. Hospital experience preferred; join us delivering safe, compassionate patient care.