Pharmacy Tech I

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care. You will perform technical and clerical duties, assist with medication preparation, inventory, and dispensing under supervision.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, Texas Pharmacy Tech registration or pharmacist intern status, and IV certification preferred. Hospital pharmacy experience is a plus; sterile products certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas 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 I.V. admixture preferred.
• Sterile Products Certification through accredited program is required if incumbent compounds sterile products.
• 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Select prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient medication file or cart-fill list.
• Receive merchandise and places into inventory.
• Monitors assigned areas for out-of-stock or out-of-date inventory.
• Delivers medications to the patient care areas.
• Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.
• Packages and labels unit dose oral liquids/tablets, and maintains pre-pack records.
• Collects and loads drugs into an automated drug dispensing system (PYXIS). Maintains inventory for non-automated patient care areas.
• Responds to requests for medications from nursing personnel and other departments.
• 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.
• Credits patients for returned medications using the computer system, and returns the medication to inventory.
• If a registered intern: Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, contacts and confers with physicians concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy and drug-drug interactions.
• 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.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; 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

Inventory management

Pharmacy operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration (TX State Board)

ACPE IV Certification

Sterile Products Certification

Tools

PYXIS

Job description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care by performing technical and clerical duties associated with the operation of the pharmacy.

Minimum 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.
• Sterile Products Certification through accredited program is required if incumbent compounds sterile products.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• 1- 2 years hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

Principal Accountabilities

• Selects prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient medication file or cart-fill list.
• Receives merchandise and places into inventory.
• Monitors assigned areas for out-of-stock or out-of-date inventory.
• Delivers medications to the patient care areas.
• Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.
• Packages and labels unit dose oral liquids/tablets, and maintains pre-pack records.
• Collects and loads drugs into an automated drug dispensing system (PYXIS). Maintains inventory for non-automated patient care areas.
• Responds to requests for medications from nursing personnel and other departments.
• 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.
• Credits patients for returned medications using the computer system, and returns the medication to inventory.
• If a registered intern: Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, contacts and confers with physicians concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy and drug-drug interactions.
• 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.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; 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.