Senior Pharmacy Technician - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Pinehurst
Posted on: September 30, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Pharmacy Technician position is
responsible for providing day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy
services that range from routine to advanced functions.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to
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 Senior Pharmacy Technician position
assists with data collection and training new employees, residents,
and interns; and may perform other functions normally associated
with a Pharmacy Technician. 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. Proactively supports and
assists with training new employees and all other pharmacy learners
(e.g. residents, interns, students and volunteers). 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. Presents
or assists in-services for pharmacy staff as directed by Pharmacy
Management. Participates in workgroups, committees, and continuing
education activities for technical staff. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Performs advanced technician services to ensure efficient
and safe medication distribution with activities that include but
are not limited to controlled substance management, chemotherapy
compounding, unit dose dispensing technology, satellite Operating
Room and intensive care unit pharmacy assignments, medication
histories, and advanced medication compounding. Provides support to
the workflow, and reports problems to the appropriate parties.
Accurately documents and completes paperwork for 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 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. 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 Assists 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.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. 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
WORK 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 LPHT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech - State
Registration OR RPI - Reg Pharmacy Intern - State Licensure AND IV
Certification - Intravenous certification (ACPE) If applicable to
assigned work area within 90 days KNOWLEDGE, 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 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 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 Company Profile: Houston
Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter
of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will
incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the
doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a
prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290
corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically
advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them
designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and
families the very best and most effective in any health care
facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until
2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of
women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans. Equal Employment
Opportunity Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
--- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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