Senior Pharmacy Technician - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 17, 2024
Job Description:
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.
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 in-services 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.
- Self-motivated 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 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
- 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 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-solvingSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) NoON-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* NoTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
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 OpportunityHouston 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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