Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician III

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Description

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, including the preparation of I.V. mixtures. This position is also recognized as a leader among the technical staff. Personnel in this position must have complete knowledge of the pharmacy operations, and be proficient in the unit dose area, I.V. room, and/or PYXIS system. These technicians are also instrumental in training new personnel, coordinating department performance improvement activities or recognized leaders in more than one facet of pharmacy operations.

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

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Five (5) years pharmacy experience required, preferably in a hospital pharmacy; employees hired on or prior to January 28th, 2022, are grandfathered in with 3 years of experience
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in unit dose area of the pharmacy, sterile product preparation, PYXIS, and performance improvement activities within the department
• Knowledge of personal computer operations (Word and Excel) preferred

Pharmacy Technician III requires proficiency in a minimum of 6 skills from List I, II or III or a minimum of one skill from list III and is currently performing as the primary role of the job:

List I:

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

List II:

• Compounding
• TPN
• Billing
• IV admixture

List III:

• Teaching/Training
• PYXIS management
• IDS
• Narcotics Control
• Unit tech (ie. ICU, OR, pedi)
• Chemo

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 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, ascetic technique, etc.
• Maintains primary accountability for operations within the department for performance improvement activities. Provides teaching/training/orientation for staff.
• Maintains pharmacy system databases.
• Follows processes to ensure all medications are compliant to technology safety checks.
• Prepares sterile products in an accurate and aseptic manner when appropriate to designated duties.
• Attends to customers as a liaison and gathers a medication history if applicable.
• Actively participate in Tech-Check-Tech initiatives as implemented at facility.
• Properly manage pharmaceutical waste
• 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.