At Houston Methodist the Pharmacy Technician position is responsible for completing a variety of routine pharmacy services related to medication acquisition which may include but are not limited to triaging phone calls repackaging medications dispensing medications labeling medications charging/crediting medications compounding medications and inventorying medications. This position ensures optimal patient safety and customer service.
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.
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.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Performs efficient and safe medication distribution functions such as but not limited to: telephone triage repackaging of medications labeling medications charge/credit of medications compounding medications and inventory of medications.
- Provides support to the workflow and reports any problems to the appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for the 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 department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions in achieving departmental objectives.
- Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Participates in department projects activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; 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 postsecondary education etc.)
- Two years of college preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE- Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g. hospital specialty pharmacy) highly preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED- LPHT Licensed Pharmacy Tech State Registration Texas Pharmacy Technician 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 ongoing 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 coworkers 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
- 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 coworkers
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) No
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
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 Clear Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety quality service and innovation. Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adult pediatric medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest pain center and acute strokeready designated through DNV. Houston Methodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatient services including stateoftheart imaging; childbirth center with a level II neonatal intensive care unit; minimally invasive surgery; cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular care; bariatric and digestive care; emergency care; primary care; rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine.
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.