Senior Pharmacy Technician - PRN

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At Houston Methodist, the Senior Pharmacy Technician position is responsible for providing day-to-day 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.

Non-exempt

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

• 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

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on‑going 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 co‑workers 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, Tech‑Check‑Tech, 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 co‑workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem‑solving

• 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).

• 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 in‑services for pharmacy staff as directed by Pharmacy Management. Participates in work groups, committees, and continuing education activities for technical staff.

• 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…