At Houston Methodist the Pharmacy Technicianposition is responsible for completing a variety of routinepharmacy services related to medication acquisition which mayinclude but are not limited to triaging phone calls repackagingmedications dispensing medications labeling medicationscharging / crediting medications compounding medications andinventorying medications.
This position ensures optimal patientsafety and customer service.
PEOPLEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Promotesa positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieveoptimal department results.
Collaborates with other health careprofessionals as needed for problem resolution and / or achievementof identified patient specific goals.
SERVICE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
- Assists withoptimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and tosupport the workflow needs of the pharmacydepartment.
- Contributes indepartment efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizingpatientcare.
QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performsefficient and safe medication distribution functions such as butnot limited to : telephone triage repackaging of medicationslabeling medications charge / credit of medications compoundingmedications and inventory ofmedications.
- Providessupport to the workflow and reports any problems to the appropriateparties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for theassignedrole / function.
- Reportsnear misses and inputs errors promptly to improve processes andidentify trends. Contributes to identification of correctiveactions and improvement activities and to meeting department andhospital targets for quality andsafety.
FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
- Uses resourcesefficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions inachieving departmental objectives.
- Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates indepartment projects activities and seeks opportunities to expandlearning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continualdevelopment as a PharmacyTechnician.
This job description isnot intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.
HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.
EDUCATION
- HighSchool diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GEDverification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completionof postsecondary educationetc.)
- Two years of collegepreferred
WORKEXPERIENCE
Zero experience;one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to thespecific work setting (e.g. hospital specialty pharmacy) highlypreferred
LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- LPHTLicensed Pharmacy Tech State Registration Texas Pharmacy TechnicianRegistration OR
- RPI RegPharmacy Intern State Licensure AND
- IV CertificationIntravenous certification (ACPE) if applicable to assigned workarea within 6 months
KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES
- Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills competencyassessments and performanceevaluations
- Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
- Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
- Proficient inperforming accurate calculations required for usual dosagedeterminations
- Possessesproficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systemsto include hospital / pharmacy related software drug preparationpumps / devices packaging and labeling machines automated drugdispensing equipment prescription balances and portable dataprocessing units
- Exhibitsstrong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS
WORKATTIRE
- UniformNo
- Scrubs Yes
- Businessprofessional No
- Other (department approved)No
ONCALL*
- Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
- On Call*No
TRAVEL
Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment
- May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaNo
- May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaNo
CompanyProfile :
Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.
As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.
Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.
Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.
HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.
Equal EmploymentOpportunity
Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.
VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.
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