Pharmacy Technician, Oncology

About the Role

Houston Methodist Hospital is seeking a Full Time Pharmacy Technician for Evening shifts at the Main Campus. This role is IV Certified.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes routine pharmacy services related to medication acquisition.
• Triages phone calls.
• Repackages medications.
• Dispenses medications.
• Labels medications.
• Charges/credits medications.
• Compounds medications.
• Inventories medications.
• Ensures optimal patient safety and customer service.
• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work unit.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals for problem resolution and patient-specific goals.
• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations.
• Supports department workflow needs.
• Contributes to resolving drug-related problems and maximizing patient care.
• Performs efficient and safe medication distribution functions.
• Supports workflow and reports problems to appropriate parties.
• Accurately documents and completes paperwork.
• Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly.
• Contributes to identifying corrective actions and improvement activities.
• Uses resources efficiently and does not waste supplies.
• Recommends solutions for departmental objectives.
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks.
• Participates in department projects and activities.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning and focus on continual development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers with a customer service focus and positive language.
• Proficient in performing accurate calculations for dosage determinations.
• Proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems including:
• Hospital/pharmacy related software
• Drug preparation pumps/devices
• Packaging and labeling machines
• Automated drug dispensing equipment
• Prescription balances
• Portable data processing units
• Strong interpersonal and team player skills.

Qualifications

• Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent education (e.g., GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education).
• Two years of college preferred.
• Experience:
• One year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required.
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various Issuers) required.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Scrubs required.
• On-Call: No.
• Travel: No.