Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Evenings - Oncology

The Methodist Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Pharmacy Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and delivering exceptional service. This position involves managing medication acquisition processes, collaborating with healthcare teams, and contributing to a positive work environment. You will be responsible for various pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, labeling, and compounding, while adhering to high standards of care. This innovative firm is committed to excellence and offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in a dynamic setting. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education required; two years of college preferred.
• Zero to one year of experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication distribution functions ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Two Years of College (Preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy Software

Automated Drug Dispensing Equipment

Prescription Balances

Job description

Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Pharmacy Technician position is responsible for completing a variety of routine pharmacy services related to medication acquisition which may include, but are not limited to triaging phone calls, repackaging medications, dispensing medications, labeling medications, charging/crediting medications, compounding medications, and inventorying medications. This position ensures optimal patient safety and customer service.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient-specific goals.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and supports the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.

• Contributes to department efforts to resolve drug-related problems and maximize patient care.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs efficient and safe medication distribution functions such as, but not limited to: telephone triage, repackaging of medications, labeling medications, charge/credit of medications, compounding medications, and inventory of medications.

• Provides support to the workflow and reports any problems to the appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for the assigned role/function.

• Reports near misses and input errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions in achieving departmental objectives.

• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in department projects and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

• Two years of college preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

License/Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• LPHT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech - State Registration -- Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration OR
• RPI - Reg Pharmacy Intern - State Licensure AND
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (ACPE) -- if applicable to assigned work area within 90 days

KSA/ Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

• Proficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations.

• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems including hospital/pharmacy related software, drug preparation pumps/devices, packaging and labeling machines, automated drug dispensing equipment, prescription balances, and portable data processing units.

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile

Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical, and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms, and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.

The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, a full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound, and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.