Hospital Pharmacy Technician II — IV Admixture & Sterile Prep

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

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in the United States is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities include selecting medications, delivering to patient care areas, stocking inventory, and supporting sterile product preparation.

The role requires 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience, high school diploma, and pharmacy registrations; IV admixture certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Education: High School diploma or GED required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• ACPE I.V 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 if hired before Jan 28, 2022 with 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Selects prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient medication file or cart-fill list.
• Delivers medications to the 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, and returns credited medication to inventory.
• Reviews patient billing records for accuracy.
• Prepares intravenous antimicrobials, large volume parenterals, adult and neonatal TPN solutions, epidurals and intravenous antineoplastics.
• Documents Quality Improvement activities for the I.V. Room, e.g. hood cleaning, refrigeration temperature log, aseptic technique, etc.
• 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.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in the United States is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities include selecting medications, delivering to patient care areas, stocking inventory, and supporting sterile product preparation.

The role requires 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience, high school diploma, and pharmacy registrations; IV admixture certification is preferred.