Lead Pharmacy Technician: IV & Pyxis Expert

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to assist Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care. You will work in unit dose areas, I.V. room, and PYXIS systems, handling inventory and training staff as needed.

Minimum five years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred, with TX technician registration and strong knowledge of medical terminology. ACPE I.V. certification preferred; sterile certification required if involved in sterile compounding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with TX Board.
• ACPE I.V Certification with 40-hour course in I.V admixture preferred.
• Sterile Product certification required if sterile compounding.

Responsibilities

• Select prescribed meds according to dosage/strength on patient file or cart-fill.
• Deliver meds to patient care areas and stock inventory.
• Inspect and maintain emergency med trays; ensure safety checks.
• Prepare IV admixtures, TPN or large-volume parenterals as needed.
• Document quality improvement activities and assist training.

Skills

Unit Dose/PYXIS

Sterile Product Prep

IV Admixture

Inventory Management

Teaching/Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Registration (TX SBO)

ACPE I.V Certification (preferred)

Tools

PYXIS System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to assist Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care. You will work in unit dose areas, I.V. room, and PYXIS systems, handling inventory and training staff as needed.

Minimum five years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred, with TX technician registration and strong knowledge of medical terminology. ACPE I.V. certification preferred; sterile certification required if involved in sterile compounding.