Hospital Pharmacy Technician — IV & Sterile Prep

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in delivering safe, efficient pharmaceutical care. You will perform technical and clerical tasks, assemble medications, prepare unit doses, and assist with IV admixture and sterile products as required.

Responsibilities include inventory management, reviewing medication orders, documenting quality activities, and providing patient care support across care areas.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a High School diploma or GED.
• Currently registered Pharmacy Tech or Pharmacist intern with the Texas State Board.
• ACPE IV Certification preferred; sterile product certification required if sterile compounding.
• Three years of pharmacy experience preferred, hospital setting ideal; knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Selects prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated and delivers to patient care areas.
• Stocks and monitors drug inventory; maintains up-to-date supplies.
• Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.
• Packages and labels unit dose medications and maintains pre-pack records.
• Responds to oral medication requests from nursing and other departments.
• Posts and codes patient pharmaceutical charges; reviews billing records for accuracy.
• Assists with intravenous antimicrobials, large volume parenterals, TPN solutions, epidurals and chemotherapy.
• Documents quality improvement activities for the IV room and aseptic technique.
• Ensures medications comply with safety checks and prepares sterile products as needed.
• Acts as liaison with patients to gather medication history when applicable.
• Manages pharmaceutical waste and adheres to policies and budgetary requirements.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas State Board Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration

ACPE IV Certification (preferred)

Pharmacy Sterile Product certification (required if sterile products handled)

Tools

Unit Dose/PYXIS

IV admixture

Sterile product prep tools

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in delivering safe, efficient pharmaceutical care. You will perform technical and clerical tasks, assemble medications, prepare unit doses, and assist with IV admixture and sterile products as required.

Responsibilities include inventory management, reviewing medication orders, documenting quality activities, and providing patient care support across care areas.