Hospital Pharmacy Technician II — IV/TPN & Patient Care

Memorial Hermann; Katy (TX); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Memorial Hermann seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care and performing technical/clerical duties in the Pharmacy. Role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient service in a hospital setting.

Minimum qualifications include 18+ years old, High School diploma or GED, Texas Pharmacy Tech registration or intern registration, and knowledge of medical terminology. Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, with CV into IV/TPN and sterile

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Education: 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.
• Pharmacy Sterile Product certification is required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• Three (3) years of pharmacy experience, preferably in a hospital pharmacy; grandfathered in with 2 years of experience for hires before Jan 28, 2022.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsabilités

• Selects prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated and delivers to patient care areas.
• Stocks and monitors drug inventory levels; ensures adequate supplies.
• Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.
• Packages and labels unit dose medications and maintains pre-pack records.
• Responds to oral requests for medications from nursing and other departments.
• Posts and codes patient pharmaceutical charges; 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 (hood cleaning, temperature log, aseptic technique).
• Follows processes to ensure medications are compliant with safety checks.
• Prepares sterile products in an aseptic manner when appropriate.
• Attends to customers as a liaison and gathers medication history if applicable.
• Properly manage pharmaceutical waste.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies within budget, time, and productivity constraints.
• Promotes professional growth by meeting education requirements and serving as a mentor.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community with safe, personalized experiences.

Connaissances

Pharmacy experience

Medical terminology

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Memorial Hermann seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care and performing technical/clerical duties in the Pharmacy. Role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient service in a hospital setting.

Minimum qualifications include 18+ years old, High School diploma or GED, Texas Pharmacy Tech registration or intern registration, and knowledge of medical terminology. Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, with CV into IV/TPN and sterile