Sr. Pharmacy Technician - Central Pharmacy Operations

About the role

The Senior Pharmacy Technician position at Houston Methodist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmacy services ranging from routine to advanced functions. This includes controlled substance management, chemotherapy compounding, unit dose dispensing technology, satellite operating room and intensive care unit pharmacy assignments, medication histories, and advanced medication compounding. The role also involves assisting with training new employees, residents, and interns, and performing other functions normally associated with a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy services including controlled substance management, chemotherapy compounding, unit dose dispensing technology, satellite operating room and intensive care unit pharmacy assignments, medication histories, and advanced medication compounding.
• Assists with data collection and training new employees, residents, and interns.
• Performs advanced technician services to ensure efficient and safe medication distribution.
• Presents or assists in-services for pharmacy staff as directed by Pharmacy Management.
• Participates in workgroups, committees, and continuing education activities for technical staff.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: 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: Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy); may consider a Pharmacy Technician with one year experience as a Houston Methodist Pharmacy Technician.

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.
• Able 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.
• Must be proficient in three pharmacy work areas – examples include but are not limited to medication histories, advanced sterile compounding, Tech-Check-Tech, Pyxis coordinator, etc.
• Proficient in performing 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.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Scrubs.
• On Call: No.
• Travel: No.