Pharmacy Technician, Oncology

About the Role

Houston Methodist Hospital is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician for day shifts. This role is responsible for a variety of routine pharmacy services related to medication acquisition, ensuring optimal patient safety and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage phone calls
• Repackage medications
• Dispense medications
• Label medications
• Charge/credit medications
• Compound medications
• Inventory medications
• Assist with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations
• Support workflow needs of the pharmacy department
• Contribute to department efforts to resolve drug-related problems
• Perform efficient and safe medication distribution functions
• Provide support to the workflow and report any problems
• Accurately document and complete paperwork
• Report “near misses” and input errors promptly
• Contribute to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities
• Use resources efficiently; do not waste supplies
• Recommend solutions in achieving departmental objectives
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks
• Participate in department projects and activities
• Seek opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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
• Portable data processing units

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Two years of college preferred

Experience

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern
• IV Certification (Intravenous certification)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform assigned job
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Proficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills

Work Attire

• Scrubs required