PHARMACY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST - NIGHTS
Company: Quality Talent Group
Location: Texas City
Posted on: November 13, 2024
Job Description:
About the job Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Nights
At Houston Methodist, the Pharmacy Technician Specialist position
serves in an expanded role and is responsible for performing
advanced level work including but not limited to medication
reconciliation and medication histories, verification of orders,
verification of doses dispensed by other technicians, support of
medication acquisition programs to ensure safe patient transitions
during the admitting, transfer, and discharge medication
acquisition process, and assisting with the collection of data for
productivity and quality assessment, and may perform
Tech-Check-Tech (T-C-T) as outlined by the Texas State Board of
Pharmacy (TSBP) and HM policy. This position participates in staff
development by training new employees, residents, and interns;
provides feedback on technician's performance; and may lead the
coordination of the day-to-day workflow and activities of assigned
pharmacy technicians. The Pharmacy Technician Specialist position
also performs other specialized functions in the work areas in
addition to performing functions normally associated with a
Pharmacy Technician or Senior 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.
- Guides and mentors Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy
Technicians, and students to help build confidence in skills,
knowledge and abilities. Proactively supports and assists with
training new employees and all other pharmacy learners (e.g.
residents, interns, students and volunteers).
- Provides management feedback on technician's performance.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Leads workgroups and committees as well as develops and
implements education activities for technical staff. Presents or
assists in-services for pharmacy staff as directed by Pharmacy
Management.
- Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy
operations and supporting the workflow needs of the pharmacy
department.
- Contributes in department efforts to resolve drug related
problems and maximizing patient care. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
- Provides support to the workflow, coordinates medication
distribution and acquisition in assigned areas under the
supervision of the pharmacist, and reports problems to the
appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork
in assigned role/function.
- Performs advanced activities to ensure efficient and safe
medication distribution including, but not limited to,
Tech-Check-Tech, medication reconciliations, medication histories,
advanced sterile compounding, troubleshooting automation, and
patient interactions.
- Reports -near misses - and inputs errors promptly to improve
processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of
corrective actions and improvement activities and contributes to
meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
- Leads other technicians in the collection and reporting of data
related to quality improvement and productivity projects to
optimize patient safety FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends
solutions in achieving departmental objectives.
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in planning, developing, implementing, and
monitoring new pharmacy programs and services that address
medication related errors and safety initiatives.
- Identifies process improvement opportunities in the medication
distribution process.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy
Technician Specialist.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; 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 post-secondary education, etc.)
- Two years of college preferred WORK EXPERIENCE
- Four years of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the
specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy); may
consider a HM Senior Pharmacy Technician with one year less
experience
- Cross trained in three pharmacy work areas - examples include
but are not limited to medication histories, advanced sterile
compounding, Tech-Check-Tech, Pyxis coordinator, etc.; OR serves as
a subject matter expert (SME) for a pharmacy work area in which 50
percent or more of work time is conducted and demonstrated by
completion of an approved certificate program such as Accreditation
Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Board of Pharmacy Technician
Specialties (BPTS), American Society of Health System Pharmacists
(ASHP), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Texas
Society of Health System Pharmacist (TSHP), etc.* 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 for primary work assignment within 90 days KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- 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
- 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
- Capable of assuming responsibility for coordinating the
activities of other technicians
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
including organizing work flow and actively participating in
problem-solving
- Maintains active credentialing for Tech-Check-Tech, if
performing those duties SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) No ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call 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 Methodist's 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 won't 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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