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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.\n\nFLSA STATUS\nNon-exempt\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEDUCATION\n High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) \n Two years of college preferred \nEXPERIENCE\n 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 \nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS\nRequired\n Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and\nIV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers \nSKILLS AND ABILITIES\nDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations \nSufficient 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 \nAbility 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 \nProficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations \nMust 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. \nPossesses 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 \nExhibits 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 \nAdapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving \nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPromotes 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. \nProactively supports and assists with training new employees and all other pharmacy learners (e.g. residents, interns, students and volunteers). \nSERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nAssists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and to support the workflow needs of the pharmacy department. \nContributes in department efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizing patient care. \nPresents or assists in-services for pharmacy staff as directed by Pharmacy Management. Participates in workgroups, committees, and continuing education activities for technical staff. \nQUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPerforms 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. \nProvides support to the workflow, and reports problems to the appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for assigned role/function. \nReports “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. \nCollects and reports data related quality improvement and productivity projects to optimize patient safety in a routine and timely manner. \nFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nUses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions in achieving departmental objectives. \nSelf-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks. \nGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nAssists Pharmacy Management in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring new pharmacy programs and services that address medication related errors and safety initiatives. \nIdentifies simple process improvement opportunities in the medication distribution process. \nSeeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Senior Pharmacy Technician. \nSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS\n WORK ATTIREUniform: No \nScrubs: Yes \nBusiness professional: No \nOther (department approved): No \nON-CALL*\n*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.\nOn Call* No \nTRAVEL**\n**Travel specifications may vary by department**\nMay require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No \nMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No \n\nWork Shift:\n3 - Night (United States of America)\n\nJob Category:\nNon-clinical\n\nHouston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. 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