Pharmacy Technician

Job title: Pharmacy Technician in The Woodlands, TX at The Woodlands Specialty Hospital
Company: The Woodlands Specialty Hospital
Job description: JOB TITLE: Pharmacy TechnicianEMPLOYER: The Woodlands Specialty HospitalDEPARTMENT: PharmacyREPORTS TO: PharmacistEFFECTIVE DATE: 1/4/2024SUMMARY: Under supervision of a Pharmacy Director/remote Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will perform technical and clerical duties associated with the distribution of medications throughout the hospital. In addition, the Pharmacy Technician will be assigned tasks regarding pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, and inventory control.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Place orders for medications
• Receive medication orders
• Prepare purchase orders/invoices
• Process invoices for Pharmacist Signature
• Participate in Inventory Control
• Assist in Formulary Maintenance
• Update Electronic Health Record Database as needed
• Update Charge Master as needed
• Daily restock of Automated Dispensing Cabinets
• Reconcile medications administered in all departments to be checked by Pharmacist
• Assist Pharmacist/remote Pharmacist by gathering orders from nursing to be scanned for verification
• Assist in maintenance of automated dispensing cabinet accessibility
• Assist in training Nursing and Anesthesia in proper use of automated dispensing cabinets
• Pull expired drugs and prepares for return to reverse distributor
• Check crash carts on a routine basis
• Assist in supervising proper storage of drugs throughout hospital
• Issue medications to department cabinets from the central pharmacy
• Check daily billing reports for discrepancies and proper billing
• Regularly check FDA web site for drug shortages or recalls and reports to Pharmacist
• Clean Pharmacy as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Certification by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board as well as Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintain record of CE requirements
• Must have computer use knowledge
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Experience:

• Prefer a minimum of 1 year Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Prefer Omicell experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able

Expected salary:
Location: The Woodlands, TX
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