Hospital Pharmacy Tech — Patient Care & Inventory

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires 18+ years, a High School Diploma or GED, Texas Pharmacy Tech registration (or pharmacist intern) and possibly sterile products certification. Hospital pharmacy experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 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 IV admixture preferred.
• Sterile Products Certification required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

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• Monitors assigned areas for out-of-stock or out-of-date inventory.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, consults with physicians about drug choices and interactions.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies and standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

The role requires 18+ years, a High School Diploma or GED, Texas Pharmacy Tech registration (or pharmacist intern) and possibly sterile products certification. Hospital pharmacy experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.