Pharmacy Technician II

Memorial Hermann Health System

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 selection, inventory management, medication delivery, unit-dose packaging, automated dispensing system replenishment, customer service, medication history gathering, pharmaceutical waste management, and sterile product preparation when appropriate. Registered interns may contact and confer with physicians about medication-related matters under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The position also supports safe, high-quality patient care, department goals, professional development, and Memorial Hermann’s service standards.

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.
Sterile Products Certification through an accredited program is required if the incumbent compounds sterile products.
Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

ACPE I.V. Certification with completion of a 40-hour I.V. admixture course 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Monitor assigned areas for out-of-stock or out-of-date inventory.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), and 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.
Attend to customers as a liaison and gather medication histories when applicable.
Properly manage pharmaceutical waste.
Credit patients for returned medications using the computer system and return medications to inventory.
If a registered intern, contact and confer with physicians under a pharmacist’s direct supervision about appropriate drugs, doses, dosing intervals, drug allergies, and drug-drug interactions.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Support professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Support department-based goals and contribute to organizational success.
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.