IV-Certified Senior Pharmacy Tech — Advanced Care

Houston Methodist; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital seeks a Senior Pharmacy Technician to deliver comprehensive pharmacy services, from routine tasks to advanced functions such as chemotherapy compounding and controlled substance management.

The role includes training new staff and residents, assisting with data collection, and participating in multiple work areas like unit dose dispensing and Pyxis coordination, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; two years of college preferred.
• Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience in a hospital or similar setting.
• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required.
• IV Certification is required; intravenous certification from various issuers.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy services from routine to advanced functions.
• Assist with data collection and training of new employees, residents, and interns.
• Perform responsibilities including controlled substance management, chemotherapy compounding, and unit dose dispensing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Dosage calculations

Tech-Check-Tech

Pyxis coordination

Pharmacy safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of college preferred

Tools

IV Certification

Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration

Job description

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital seeks a Senior Pharmacy Technician to deliver comprehensive pharmacy services, from routine tasks to advanced functions such as chemotherapy compounding and controlled substance management.

The role includes training new staff and residents, assisting with data collection, and participating in multiple work areas like unit dose dispensing and Pyxis coordination, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.