Senior Pharmacy Technician - Days

At Houston Methodist the Senior Pharmacy Technician position is responsible for providing daytoday comprehensive pharmacy services that range from routine to advanced functions.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to controlled substance management chemotherapy compounding unit dose dispensing technology satellite operating room and intensive care unit pharmacy assignments medication histories and advanced medication compounding.

The Senior Pharmacy Technician position assists with data collection and training new employees residents and interns; and may perform other functions normally associated with a Pharmacy Technician.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.

Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and / or achievement of identified patient specific goals.

Proactively supports and assists with training new employees and all other pharmacy learners (e.g. residents interns students and volunteers).

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and to support the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
• Contributes in department efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizing patient care.
• Presents or assists inservices for pharmacy staff as directed by Pharmacy Management. Participates in workgroups committees and continuing education activities for technical staff.

QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs advanced technician services to ensure efficient and safe medication distribution with activities that include but are not limited to controlled substance management chemotherapy compounding unit dose dispensing technology satellite Operating Room and intensive care unit pharmacy assignments medication histories and advanced medication compounding.
• Provides support to the workflow and reports problems to the appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for assigned role / function.
• Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities and to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
• Collects and reports data related quality improvement and productivity projects to optimize patient safety in a routine and timely manner.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions in achieving departmental objectives.
• Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists Pharmacy Management in planning developing implementing and monitoring new pharmacy programs and services that address medication related errors and safety initiatives.
• Identifies simple process improvement opportunities in the medication distribution process.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Senior Pharmacy Technician.

This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.)
• Two years of college preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g. hospital specialty pharmacy);

may consider a Pharmacy Technician with one year experience as a Houston Methodist Pharmacy Technician

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• LPHT Licensed Pharmacy Tech State Registration OR
• RPI Reg Pharmacy Intern State Licensure AND
• IV Certification Intravenous certification (ACPE) If applicable to assigned work area within 90 days

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Proficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations
• Must be proficient in three pharmacy work areas examples include but are not limited to medication histories advanced sterile compounding TechCheckTech Pyxis coordinator etc.
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include hospital / pharmacy related software drug preparation pumps / devices packaging and labeling machines automated drug dispensing equipment prescription balances and portable data processing units
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problemsolving

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ONCALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will be Houston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open.

With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility.

Even though the hospital wont be fully operational until 2025 we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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