Pharmacy Tech Opportunities
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Title Pharmacy Tech Opportunities Location 921 Gessner Road,
Houston, TX 77024 Category Pharmacy Type Full time Requisition
100106704 Date posted 03/10/2022 At Memorial Hermann, we're about
creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our
employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse
employee population that develop and grow careers in a
team-oriented environment focused on patient care.Every employee,
at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning
about the history of the organization and its established culture
built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and
we want you to be a part of it.Job SummaryPosition is responsible
for assisting the Pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical
care by performing technical and clerical duties associated with
the operation of the Pharmacy.Job DescriptionMinimum
QualificationsMust be a minimum of 18 years of ageEducation: High
School diploma orGEDLicenses/Certifications: Current Pharmacy Tech
certification or Pharmacist Intern License requiredPharmacy Sterile
Product certification through accredited program is required if
incumbent compounds sterile productsExperience / Knowledge/
Skills:Two (2) years hospital pharmacy experience is preferredMust
have knowledge of medical terminologyDemonstrates commitment to the
Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all
internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand
promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability,
empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring
one Memorial Hermann.Pharmacy Technician II requires proficiency
and routine activity in a minimum of three (3) skills from List I
or a minimum of one (1) -skill from List II -that's -being
-performed as the primary role of the jobList I:Distribution (Unit
Dose/PYXIS)InventoryPre-PackagingSatellite operation (i.e. OR,
Pediatrics, etc.)List II:CompoundingTPNBillingIV admixturePrincipal
AccountabilitiesSelects prescribed medications according to dosage
and strength indicated on patient medication file or cart-fill
list. Delivers medications to the patient care areas.Stocks and
monitors drug inventory levels, ensuring adequate and up-to-date
supplies.Inspects and maintains emergency medication trays.Packages
and labels unit dose oral liquids/tablets, and maintains pre-pack
records.Responds to oral requests for medications from nursing
personnel and other departments.Posts and codes patient
pharmaceutical charges and credits into automated system, and
returns credited medication to inventory. Reviews patient billing
records for accuracy.Prepares intravenous antimicrobials, large
volume parenterals, adult and neonatal TPN solutions, epidurals and
intravenous antineoplastics.Documents Quality Improvement
activities for the I.V. Room, e.g. hood cleaning, refrigeration
temperature log, aseptic technique, etc.Follows processes to ensure
all medications are compliant to technology safety checks.Prepares
sterile products in an accurate and aseptic manner when
appropriate.Attends to customers as a liaison and gathers a
medication history if applicable.Properly manage pharmaceutical
waste.Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to
all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within
budgetary specifications including time management, supply
management, productivity and quality of servicePromotes individual
professional growth and development by meeting requirements for
mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports
department-based goals which contribute to the success of the
organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less
experienced staff.Other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston , Pharmacy Tech Opportunities, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
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