Supp Pharmacy Tech - TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities include selecting and delivering medications, monitoring inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety checks.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, a current Pharmacy Tech registration, and have at least 1-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• ACPE I.V. Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in pharmaceutical care.
• Select prescribed medications and provide them to patients.
• Maintain inventory and package medications.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration

Tools

Automated drug dispensing system (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

• Minimum age 18 years
• 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 required if incumbent compounds sterile products

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• 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 manages pharmaceutical waste
• Credits patients for returned medications using the computer system, and returns the medication to inventory
• For registered interns: 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, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice
• 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