Hospital Pharmacy Technician II — IV Admixture

Memorialhermann; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting. You will perform technical and clerical duties, including compounding IV admixtures and maintaining sterile products, inventory, and patient billing accuracy.

Requires 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience, Texas tech registration, and ACPE IV certification if applicable. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and customer service is essential for safe,

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of pharmacy experience required, preferably in a hospital pharmacy.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• 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.
• Pharmacy Sterile Product certification required if incumbent compounds sterile products.

Responsibilities

• Select prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient medication file or cart-fill list; deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Stocks and monitors drug inventory levels, ensuring adequate and up-to-date supplies.
• Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.
• Packages and labels unit dose oral liquids/tablets, and maintains pre-pack records.
• Responds to oral requests for medications from nursing personnel and other departments.
• Posts and codes patient pharmaceutical charges and credits into automated system; reviews patient billing records for accuracy.
• Prepares intravenous antimicrobials, large volume parenterals, adult and neonatal TPN solutions, epidurals and IV antineoplastics.
• Documents Quality Improvement activities for the I.V. Room; maintains aseptic technique.
• Follows processes to ensure medications are compliant to safety checks.
• Prepares sterile products in an aseptic manner when appropriate.
• Attends to customers as a liaison and gathers a medication history if applicable.
• Properly manage pharmaceutical waste.
• Ensures safe care to patients and staff; adheres to policies and budgetary constraints.
• Promotes professional growth; serves as preceptor and mentor.
• Demonstrates commitment to compassionate, personalized care and safe service to patients and colleagues.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration (Texas)

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting. You will perform technical and clerical duties, including compounding IV admixtures and maintaining sterile products, inventory, and patient billing accuracy.

Requires 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience, Texas tech registration, and ACPE IV certification if applicable. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and customer service is essential for safe,