Pharmacy Technician II

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center in Houston is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of medication to patients in accordance with Texas pharmacy laws and hospital policy. You will maintain inventory, uphold patient safety, and participate in quality assurance while communicating effectively with care providers.

The role emphasizes integrity, compassion, and ongoing professional development within a

Qualifications

• IV therapy experience or training.
• Pharmacy Technician license (PharmTech) required.
• No travel required.
• 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensure prompt and accurate medication delivery.
• Maintain required certifications and inventories in main pharmacy and dispensing cabinets.
• Communicate with patients and care teams with compassion and respect.
• Uphold professional and organizational standards and integrity.
• Participate in quality improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives.

Skills

IV Therapy

Pharmacy Tech License

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacy Technician II today with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician II ensures the prompt and accurate delivery of medication to the patient in accordance with the pharmacy laws of the State of Texas and the policies and procedures of the Department of Pharmacy.

What you will do you in this role:

• Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth in accordance with departmental policies and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintains all required certifications in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment, and medications in the main pharmacy and drug dispensing cabinets throughout the facility.
• Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.
• To uphold the standards of the profession and organization and practice ethically and with integrity.
• Recognizing the purpose of employment is to prioritize the patient/ employee/ customer as number one.
• Identifies and participates in the quality improvement and quality assurance programs of the department and within other service areas
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
• Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
• Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.
• Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve.
• Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices.
• Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

“Nights 7on/7off”

What qualifications you will need:

• IV Therapy
• (PharmTech) Pharmacy Technician License
• No Travel Required
• 1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/6 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.