Pharmacy Technician - IV Cert, PRN Evening shift

About the Role

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist West Hospital. The Pharmacy Technician position is responsible for completing a variety of routine pharmacy services related to medication acquisition, ensuring optimal patient safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Triaging phone calls
• Repackaging medications
• Dispensing medications
• Labeling medications
• Charging/crediting medications
• Compounding medications
• Inventorying medications
• Assisting with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations
• Supporting the workflow needs of the pharmacy department
• Contributing to department efforts to resolve drug-related problems and maximize patient care
• Performing efficient and safe medication distribution functions
• Reporting "near misses" and inputting errors to improve processes and identify trends
• Contributing to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities
• Using resources efficiently and recommending solutions to achieve departmental objectives
• Participating in department projects and seeking opportunities for continual development

Qualifications

• 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
• Zero experience; 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 (Various) - Various Issuers required

Skills

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers
• Proficient in performing accurate calculations for usual dosage determinations
• Proficient computer knowledge, including operation of hospital/pharmacy software, drug preparation devices, and automated dispensing equipment
• Strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Work Attire: Scrubs

On-Call: No (Note: Employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies)

Travel: No