Supplemental Pharmacy Technician, Varied Shift:
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (Houston)

1553871659
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (Houston)
Katy Texas
Pharmaceutical
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Description


At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

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.Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Education: High School diploma or GED

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current Pharmacy Tech certification or Pharmacist Intern License required

  • Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through accredited program is required if incumbent compounds sterile products



Experience / Knowledge/ Skills:

  • Two (2) years hospital pharmacy experience is preferred
  • Must have knowledge of medical terminology
  • Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.


Pharmacy Technician II requires proficiency and routine activity in a minimum of three (3) skills from List I or a minimum of one (1) skill from List II that's being performed as the primary role of the job

List I:

  • Distribution (Unit Dose/PYXIS)
  • Inventory
  • Pre-Packaging
  • Satellite operation (i.e. OR, Pediatrics, etc.)


List II:

  • Compounding
  • TPN
  • Billing
  • IV admixture


Principal Accountabilities

  • Selects prescribed medications according to dosage and strength indicated on patient medication file or cart-fill list. Delivers medications to the patient care areas.
  • Stocks and monitors drug inventory levels, ensuring adequate and up-to-date supplies.
  • Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.
  • Packages and labels unit dose oral liquids/tablets, and maintains pre-pack records.
  • Responds to oral requests for medications from nursing personnel and other departments.
  • Posts and codes patient pharmaceutical charges and credits into automated system, and returns credited medication to inventory. Reviews patient billing records for accuracy.
  • Prepares intravenous antimicrobials, large volume parenterals, adult and neonatal TPN solutions, epidurals and intravenous antineoplastics.
  • Documents Quality Improvement activities for the I.V. Room, e.g. hood cleaning, refrigeration temperature log, aseptic technique, etc.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.