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HCA Healthcare Pharmacy Technician II in Tomball, Texas
Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacy Technician II you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pharmacy Technician II where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Pharmacy Technician II personnel assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs, maintaining the drug inventory, maintenance of records, and perform Pharmacy audits. Pharmacy technician personnel always work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
What you will do in this role:
Functional/Technical Skills – Has functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment. Open to and actively seeks to improve and apply new skills. Shares skills and knowledge with others.
Time Management – Concentrates efforts on priorities. STAT and NOW medication orders and locations of intensive care and emergency room. Doesn’t waste others time on activities with little value.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is on time to workstation ready to work at the start of the shift. Does not have an excessive amount of tardiness or absences.
Pyxis – Fills and delivers the daily Pyxis batch, works the medications not loaded report and processes the loads and unloads accurately and in a timely manner.
Stock refilling – Refills crash cart and anesthesia trays, RSI and Endo Kits, Heart Box, etc. accurately and in a timely manner.
Inventory Maintenance – Uses short book appropriately with complete item description and any additional helpful information. Puts wholesaler order and purchasing order away by end of shift. Completes the Omnicell counts on a daily basis. Recommends additions and deletions to stock in pharmacy or Pyxis.
Charge processing – Routinely completes patient charges and credits. Returns all credited meds to Omnicell making sure the count is correct.
Process discharges and transfers – Completes all discharges, credits appropriately and returns meds to stock. Completes all transfers by moving meds and IV’s appropriately.
Using office equipment – Able to use fax machine and printers, and able to perform minor maintenance such as toner or label replacement. Uses computer equipment/software for business purposes only.
Assist with inpatient dispensing – Accurately fills medications from generated labels, labels bags and bulk liquids appropriately affixing label to container and affixing an appropriate lot number and expiration date to bulk containers. With the medication request process, investigates prior filling before processing replacement label, charges for additional doses when indicated and troubleshoots the problem before involving pharmacist.
Unit dose packaging – Repackage medication according to established procedure with proper documentation, using good technique to prevent contamination.
Messenger Functions - Delivers medications according to posted schedule with no variance from schedule and making all appropriate stops; avoids personal conversations during runs, maintains security of delivery cart at all times; offers assistance between runs to pharmacists and other techs to promote smooth workflow.
Restocking – Restocks medications in medication areas (IV room, overflow for Omnicell, etc) in a timely manner and completes restocking before ending shift..
Using telephone – Uses proper telephone etiquette, identifies self when answering, answers calls promptly, and records messages correctly and completely.
Controlled substances – Delivers to appropriate location. Reports a discrepancy immediately. Retrieve narcotic waste from nursing units once per shift.
Quality Improvement – Offers suggestions for improvement, identifies problems AND offers solutions, openly accepts change and maintains positive attitude during change processes.
IV Admixture – Prepares IV admixtures in accordance with established procedures. Uses proper aseptic technique and prepares IV’s on time. Performs cleaning of laminar flow hoods and maintains records. Performs cleaning of IV room and compounding area. Completes credits before end of shift.
Logs – Accurately records data on all Pharmacy related logs.
Training - Assists in orienting new employees, students, and volunteers by communicating effectively in a friendly and courteous manner.
Inspections – Completes assigned nursing unit inspections before the end of the month.
What qualifications you will need:
Completion of two or more years of active hospital duties or is a graduate of a certified technician training program/healthcare careers college with one year of hospital experience.
Completion of a minimum 40 hours ACPE approved training in IV solution preparation and sterile techniques.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
State Registration Pharmacy Technician
High School Graduate / GED
No Travel Required
1 years experience Required Years of Experience
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-tomball) has provided quality healthcare to Tomball, Magnolia and Northwest Houston communities since 1948. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, our 350+ bed hospital is on a 150-acre campus that features designated specialty centers: The Orthopedic Center, The Women’s Center, the Heart and Vascular Center and the Texas Sports Medicine Center . Our services include a Level III Trauma Center , advanced robotic surgery program with 24/7 service, Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, comprehensive Women's Services and Labor & Delivery unit with Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) , orthopedic care including joint replacement, and much more. We are committed to providing quality healthcare while making a difference in our patients’ lives. Through exceptional technology and specialized medical staff, area residents receive a full range of medical services, close to home. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Technician II opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.