Pharmacy Tech II - Days

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech II assists the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care by performing technical and clerical duties associated with pharmacy operations. The position supports medication distribution, inventory management, sterile preparation when applicable, billing, customer service, and safe, accurate pharmacy processes. The ideal candidate is available to work three 12-hour day shifts, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required.
Current Pharmacy Technician registration or Pharmacist Intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an accredited program is required if the incumbent compounds sterile products.
Three years of pharmacy experience required, preferably in a hospital pharmacy. Employees hired on or before January 28, 2022, are grandfathered in with two years of experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Pharmacy Technician II proficiency and routine activity in at least three skills from List I, or at least one skill from List II performed as the primary role. List I skills: distribution (unit dose/PYXIS), inventory, pre-packaging, or satellite operation. List II skills: compounding, TPN, billing, or I.V. admixture.

Nice To Haves

ACPE I.V. Certification, including completion of a 40-hour I.V. admixture course.
Hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Select prescribed medications according to the dosage and strength indicated on patient medication files or cart-fill lists, and deliver medications to patient care areas.
Stock and monitor drug inventory levels to ensure supplies are adequate and current.
Inspect and maintain emergency medication trays.
Package and label unit-dose oral liquids and tablets, and maintain pre-packaging records.
Respond to oral medication requests from nursing personnel and other departments.
Post and code patient pharmaceutical charges and credits in the automated system, return credited medication to inventory, and review patient billing records for accuracy.
Prepare intravenous antimicrobials, large-volume parenterals, adult and neonatal TPN solutions, epidurals, and intravenous antineoplastics.
Document I.V. Room Quality Improvement activities, including hood cleaning, refrigeration temperature logs, and aseptic technique.
Follow processes to ensure medications comply with technology safety checks.
Prepare sterile products accurately and aseptically when appropriate.
Serve as a customer liaison and gather medication histories when applicable.
Manage pharmaceutical waste properly.
Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supply, productivity, and service-quality requirements.
Support professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education requirements and maintaining skills competency; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by creating safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.