Pharmacy Technician - IV Cert

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

About the Role

At Houston Methodist, the Pharmacy Technician position is responsible for completing a variety of routine pharmacy services related to medication acquisition, including 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.

Responsibilities

People

• 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

• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and supports the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
• Contributes to department efforts to resolve drug-related problems and maximize patient care.

Quality/Safety

• Performs efficient and safe medication distribution functions such as 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

• 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

• Participates in department projects and activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education (e.g., GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education). Two years of college preferred.
• Zero experience required; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred.
• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required.
• IV Certification (Intravenous certification) required.

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 regarding 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.
• 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.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Scrubs: Yes
• On-Call: May be required during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events).
• Travel: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No. May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No.