Pharmacy Technician II

Memorial Hermann Health System•Pearland, TX

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II assists the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care by performing technical and clerical duties associated with pharmacy operations. The role supports medication distribution, inventory management, packaging, billing, customer service, and preparation of sterile products when appropriate. Technicians are expected to follow medication safety processes, maintain quality documentation, manage pharmaceutical waste, and contribute to safe, compassionate, and efficient care. The position also supports the professional growth of less experienced staff through precepting, mentoring, and serving as a resource.

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.
Three years of pharmacy experience required; 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 of the job.
List I skills: Distribution (Unit Dose/PYXIS), Inventory, Pre-Packaging, and Satellite operation (e.g., OR or Pediatrics).
List II skills: Compounding, TPN, Billing, and IV admixture.
Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an accredited program is required if the incumbent compounds sterile products.

Nice To Haves

Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
ACPE I.V. Certification and completion of a 40-hour course in I.V. admixture preferred.

Responsibilities

Select prescribed medications according to the dosage and strength indicated on the patient medication file or cart-fill list, and deliver medications to patient care areas.
Stock and monitor drug inventory levels to ensure adequate and current supplies.
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.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department goals, and promote professional growth and development.
Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.