Sr Pharmacy Technician - IV Certified

About the role

The Sr Pharmacy Technician - IV Certified position at Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is a non-exempt, part-time role located at 701 S Fry Road, Katy TX, 77450. This position requires a Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern and IV Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and supports the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
• Contributes to resolving drug-related problems and maximizing patient care.
• Presents or assists in-services for pharmacy staff as directed by Pharmacy Management.
• Participates in workgroups, committees, and continuing education activities for technical staff.
• Performs advanced technician services to ensure efficient and safe medication distribution, 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.
• Accurately documents and completes paperwork for assigned role/functions.
• 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 departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
• Collects and reports data related quality improvement and productivity projects to optimize patient safety in a routine and timely manner.
• Supports Pharmacy Management in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring new pharmacy programs and services that address medication related errors and safety initiatives.
• Identifies simple process improvement opportunities in the medication distribution process.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Senior Pharmacy Technician.

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: 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.
• Licenses and Certifications: Required - Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Company Profile

Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital that proudly serves the Greater Houston area, focused on the needs of patients requiring extended hospitalization. Located in Katy, west of the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Continuing Care is committed to providing patients with the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality and safety, focusing on the patient and family. The facility offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, infectious disease management, intensive care, pain management, postsurgical complication management, pulmonary care management, trauma and neurological injury management, and outpatient rehabilitation therapies.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.