Pharmacy Technician FT 2nd shift

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 90 days

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 Methodist ClearLake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake andsurrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodiststandard of exceptional safety quality service and innovation.

Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adultpediatric medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest paincenter and acute strokeready designated through DNV.

• HoustonMethodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatientservices including stateoftheart imaging; childbirth center with alevel II neonatal intensive care unit;
• minimally invasive surgery;cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular care;bariatric and digestive care;

emergency care; primary care;rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sportsmedicine.

Houston Methodist is an equalopportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled personsand veterans.

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.