Supp Pharmacy Technician - Weekends

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cypress Hospital, TX

About The Position

The Supplemental Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care by performing technical and clerical duties related to pharmacy operations. The role supports medication distribution, inventory management, unit-dose packaging, billing, sterile-product preparation when appropriate, patient-care areas, and customer service. The technician must follow safety and quality processes, manage pharmaceutical waste, and contribute to department goals and professional development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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, 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.
For Pharmacy Technician II, proficiency and routine activity are required in at least three skills from List I or at least one skill from List II that is performed as the primary role of the job.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Select prescribed medications according to the dosage and strength listed on the patient medication file or cart-fill list, and deliver medications to patient-care areas.
Stock and monitor drug inventory to maintain adequate, current supplies.
Inspect and maintain emergency medication trays.
Package and label unit-dose oral liquids and tablets, and maintain pre-pack 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 liaison to customers and gather medication histories when applicable.
Manage pharmaceutical waste properly.
Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, standards, budget specifications, time management, supply management, productivity, and service-quality expectations.
Support professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, supporting department goals, and serving as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by creating safe, caring, compassionate, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.