Pharmacy Tech, FT Evenings (Sugar Land)

Memorial Hermann Health System•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech assists the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care by performing technical and clerical duties associated with Pharmacy operations. This position is based in Sugar Land and works an evening shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., including every other weekend. The role supports medication selection, inventory management, delivery to patient care areas, automated dispensing systems, medication returns, and customer service. When appropriate, the Pharmacy Tech prepares sterile products accurately and aseptically. A registered intern may, under direct pharmacist supervision, contact and confer with physicians about medication selection and related concerns. The position also supports safe, efficient care by following organizational policies and technology safety checks, managing pharmaceutical waste, and contributing to professional development and department goals.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required.
Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
Sterile Products Certification through an accredited program is required if the incumbent compounds sterile products.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Nice To Haves

ACPE I.V. Certification with completion of a 40-hour course in I.V. admixture preferred.
One to two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Select prescribed medications according to the dosage and strength indicated on the patient medication file or cart-fill list.
Receive merchandise and place it into inventory.
Monitor assigned areas for out-of-stock or expired inventory.
Deliver medications to patient care areas.
Inspect and maintain emergency medication trays.
Package and label unit-dose oral liquids and tablets, and maintain pre-pack records.
Collect and load drugs into the automated drug dispensing system (PYXIS).
Maintain inventory for non-automated patient care areas.
Respond to medication requests from nursing personnel and other departments.
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.
Credit patients for returned medications using the computer system and return medications to inventory.
For registered interns, contact and confer with physicians under direct pharmacist supervision regarding appropriate drugs, doses, dosing intervals, drug allergies, and drug-drug interactions.
Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow organizational policies, procedures, and standards, including those concerning time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in keeping with Memorial Hermann service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.