Houston Methodist

Nonprofit academic medical center with hospitals

Pharmacy Technician

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Part-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent education is required.
Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern status is required.
IV certification from an issuer accepted for the certification is required.
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform the essential functions, particularly activities affecting patient or employee safety or security, is required.
Proficiency in calculations used for usual dosage determinations is required.
Proficient computer knowledge is required, including operation of hospital and pharmacy software, drug preparation pumps and devices, packaging and labeling machines, automated drug dispensing equipment, prescription balances, and portable data processing units.
The ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer-service focus and positive-language principles is required.
The ability to demonstrate the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, as determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments and performance evaluations, is required.

Responsibilities

Complete routine pharmacy services related to medication acquisition, including triaging phone calls, repackaging, dispensing, labeling, charging and crediting, compounding, and inventorying medications.
Support the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
Contribute to department efforts to resolve drug-related problems and maximize patient care.
Perform efficient and safe medication distribution functions, including telephone triage, repackaging and labeling medications, charging and crediting medications, compounding, and inventorying medications.
Support workflow, report problems to appropriate parties, and accurately document and complete paperwork for the assigned role or function.
Report near misses and enter errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends; contribute to corrective actions, improvement activities, and department and hospital quality and safety targets.
Use resources efficiently, avoid wasting supplies, and recommend solutions to achieve departmental objectives.
Manage time effectively and independently prioritize daily tasks.
Participate in department project activities and seek opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies, with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.
Promote a positive work environment and contribute to a team-focused work unit that helps one another achieve department results; collaborate with healthcare professionals as needed to resolve problems or achieve patient-specific goals.

Desired Qualifications

One year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting, such as a hospital or specialty pharmacy, is highly preferred.
Two years of college is preferred.

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.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

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

EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going 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 to include, 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 to support the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
Contributes in department efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizing 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 inputs 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 activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.

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 (ie. 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

Work Shift:

2 - Evening (United States of America)



Job Category:

Non-clinical

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.


Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

Houston Methodist

Nonprofit academic medical center with hospitals

Houston Methodist is a nonprofit academic medical center and hospital system in the Houston area. It delivers fee-for-service care through eight hospitals, focusing on cancer, heart and vascular care, transplantation, neurosciences, orthopedics, and digestive disorders, and treats thousands of international patients. The system combines patient care with research, education, and philanthropy through the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, with its flagship at the Texas Medical Center and partnerships with Weill Cornell Medicine, Texas A&M, and Rice University that support programs like EnMed and a broad clinical trials network via the Houston Methodist Research Institute. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality medical care while expanding research, education, and collaborative clinical programs.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 2008

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