Hospital Pharmacy Tech - IV/Sterile Prep

Memorial Hermann Health System; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care, performing technical and clerical duties in the Pharmacy.

The role requires 3 years hospital experience, Texas registration, and IV admixture certification; will stock inventory, prepare IV meds, unit dose packaging, and support billing and patient care activities. On-site, fast-paced environment with focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 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 40-hour course in IV admixture preferred.
• Pharmacy Sterile Product certification required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• 3 years of pharmacy experience preferred, hospital setting preferred; grandfathering provisions for earlier hires may apply.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Selects prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient medication file or cart-fill list.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas.
• Stocks and monitors drug inventory levels.
• 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.
• Records patient pharmaceutical charges and credits; reviews billing records for accuracy.
• Prepares intravenous antimicrobials, large volume parenterals, TPN solutions, epidurals and IV antineoplastics.
• Documents Quality Improvement activities for the IV room and related processes.
• Ensures medications are compliant with safety checks and aseptic technique.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy

Pharmacy terminology

Pharmacy tech experience

Education

Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration (Pharmacy Technician)

ACPE IV Certification

Pharmacy Sterile Product certification

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care, performing technical and clerical duties in the Pharmacy.

The role requires 3 years hospital experience, Texas registration, and IV admixture certification; will stock inventory, prepare IV meds, unit dose packaging, and support billing and patient care activities. On-site, fast-paced environment with focus on safety and accuracy.