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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Pharmacy Tech II PRN? At HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest 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._

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Tech II PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The pharmacy technician II is responsible for accurately performing all advanced and basic pharmacy technician functions in a timely manner. In addition, they may be responsible for performing duties associated with automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and other specialized duties as assigned by the Pharmacy management team.

What you will do in this role:

+ Identifies critical issues, prioritize workload and communicate to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner competency

+ Completes all education requirements and/or other activities needed to maintain competency

+ Interacts in person and by phone with hospital personnel politely and appropriately.

+ Accurately maintains required documentation logs

+ Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements

+ Responsible for maintaining medication storage and security as per regulatory requirements throughout the organization

+ Accurately performs audits (i.e. anesthesia, overrides, billing, etc.) as assigned

+ Performs quality control and performance improvement functions as assigned

+ Accurately performs and documents monthly medication storage area inspections as assigned

+ Performs administrative billing functions

+ Completes OR charges in a timely manner as assigned

+ Assists the pharmacists in clinical reviews as assigned (i.e. medication reconciliation, triaging reports, etc).

+ Accurately performs required calculations

+ Accurately and safely compounds and label medications and parenteral admixtures

+ Always utilizes aseptic techniques in the preparation of parenteral compounding

+ Compliant with all USP 797 daily/monthly requirements (i.e. Cleaning laminar airflow cabinets and biological safety cabinets, wearing personal protective equipment, etc.)

+ Always obtains a final check from the pharmacist before releasing any prepared parenteral compounds, before packaging any medication, or dispensing any medication

+ Prepares all work records needed for day at their designated times including the Discontinues, Transfers, and Discharges lists of parenteral preparations and efficiently processes these reports before they are dispenses to the patient care areas.

What qualifications you will need:

+ Pharmacy Technician - IV Certified

+ High School Graduate / GED

+ Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, or State Registration Pharmacy Technician, or State License Pharmacy Intern

+ Minimum one (1) year of hospital experience highly preferred.

+ Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required and IV certification required

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-northwest) is a **415+ bed acute care hospital** that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, **Level III NICU** , pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with **Level II Trauma** capabilities, to women’s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. 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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Tech II PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.