Senior Pharmacy Technician

2 months ago

Harris County, United States Quality Talent Group Full time

At Houston Methodist the Senior PharmacyTechnician position is responsible for providing daytodaycomprehensive pharmacy services that range from routine to advancedfunctions. Responsibilities for this position include but are notlimited to controlled substance management chemotherapy compoundingunit dose dispensing technology satellite operating room andintensive care unit pharmacy assignments medication histories andadvanced medication compounding. The Senior Pharmacy Technicianposition assists with data collection and training new employeesresidents and interns; and may perform other functions normallyassociated with a Pharmacy Technician.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
  • Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focusedwork unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimaldepartment results. Collaborates with other health careprofessionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievementof identified patient specificgoals.
  • Proactivelysupports and assists with training new employees and all otherpharmacy learners (e.g. residents interns students andvolunteers).

SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assistswith optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operationsand to support the workflow needs of the pharmacydepartment.
  • Contributes indepartment efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizingpatient care.
  • Presents orassists inservices for pharmacy staff as directed by PharmacyManagement. Participates in workgroups committees and continuingeducation activities for technicalstaff.

QUALITY/SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Performsadvanced technician services to ensure efficient and safemedication distribution with activities that include but are notlimited to controlled substance management chemotherapy compoundingunit dose dispensing technology satellite Operating Room andintensive care unit pharmacy assignments medication histories andadvanced medicationcompounding.
  • Providessupport to the workflow and reports problems to the appropriateparties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for assignedrole/function.
  • Reportsnear misses and inputs errors promptly to improve processes andidentify trends. Contributes to identification of correctiveactions and improvement activities and to meeting departmental andhospital targets for quality andsafety.
  • Collects andreports data related quality improvement and productivity projectsto optimize patient safety in a routine and timelymanner.

FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
  • Uses resourcesefficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions inachieving departmental objectives.
  • Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively and prioritize dailytasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assists PharmacyManagement in planning developing implementing and monitoring newpharmacy programs and services that address medication relatederrors and safetyinitiatives.
  • Identifiessimple process improvement opportunities in the medicationdistributionprocess.
  • Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continual development as a Senior 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 need arises.EDUCATION
  • HighSchool diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GEDverification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completionof postsecondary educationetc.)
  • Two years of collegepreferred

WORKEXPERIENCE
  • Two years ofPharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific worksetting (e.g. hospital specialty pharmacy); may consider a PharmacyTechnician with one year experience as a Houston Methodist PharmacyTechnician
LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • LPHTLicensed Pharmacy Tech State RegistrationOR
  • RPI Reg Pharmacy InternState Licensure AND
  • IVCertification Intravenous certification (ACPE) If applicable toassigned work area 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
  • Must beproficient in three pharmacy work areas examples include but arenot limited to medication histories advanced sterile compoundingTechCheckTech Pyxis coordinatoretc.
  • Possesses proficientcomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includehospital/pharmacy related software drug preparation pumps/devicespackaging and labeling machines automated drug dispensing equipmentprescription balances and portable data processingunits
  • Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
  • Adapts tomultiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision includingorganizing work flow and actively participating inproblemsolving

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 CypressHospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will beHouston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the mostadvanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in theheart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor the hospital will beequipped with technologically advanced innovations implementedduring COVID many of them designed to make patient communicationwith physicians staff and families the very best and most effectivein any health care facility. Even though the hospital wont be fullyoperational until 2025 we have several services and specialtiesopening in 2024.

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.

Remote Work :

No

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