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 requires proficiency and routine activity in at least three skills from List I—Distribution (Unit Dose/PYXIS), Inventory, Pre-Packaging, or Satellite operation—or at least one skill from List II—Compounding, TPN, Billing, or IV admixture—performed as the primary role. Responsibilities may include medication distribution and inventory, unit-dose packaging, billing, sterile compounding, and IV preparation. The technician also supports patient and staff safety, service quality, professional development, and the department’s goals.

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 requires routine proficiency in at least three skills from List I (Distribution [Unit Dose/PYXIS], Inventory, Pre-Packaging, or Satellite operation) or at least one skill from List II (Compounding, TPN, Billing, or IV admixture) performed as the primary role.
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 with completion of a 40-hour I.V. admixture course 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, up-to-date 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, such as 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; comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time and supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Pursue professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, and support department goals.
Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in accordance with Memorial Hermann service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.