Senior Pharmacy Technician – Virtual Medication Histories

Houston Methodist

Senior Pharmacy Technician providing day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy services including advanced functions at Houston Methodist. Collaborating with healthcare professionals and contributing to team-focused results.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in advanced medication compounding, controlled substance management, and unit dose dispensing technology while ensuring safe and efficient pharmacy operations. Effectively communicates with healthcare professionals and patients, contributing to a collaborative and customer-focused environment.

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Texas Pharmacy Technician RegistrationAdvanced Medication CompoundingControlled Substance ManagementUnit Dose Dispensing TechnologyMedication Histories

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Hard Skills

Advanced Medication CompoundingControlled Substance ManagementUnit Dose Dispensing TechnologyMedication HistoriesAccurate CalculationsTech-Check-TechPyxis CoordinatorChemotherapy CompoundingData CollectionPharmacy Technician Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerCustomer Service FocusProblem-SolvingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Hospital/Pharmacy Related SoftwareAutomated Drug Dispensing EquipmentDrug Preparation Pumps/DevicesPackaging and Labeling MachinesPortable Data Processing Units

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Pharmacy Technician RegistrationTexas Registered Pharmacist Intern

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy ServicesHealthcare CollaborationPatient Specific GoalsQuality and Safety TargetsContinuing Education Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy services that range from routine to advanced functions
Controlled substance management
Chemotherapy compounding
Unit dose dispensing technology
Satellite operating room and intensive care unit pharmacy assignments
Medication histories
Advanced medication compounding
Assists with data collection and training new employees, residents, and interns
May perform other functions normally associated with a Pharmacy Technician
Promotes 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
Proactively supports and assists with training new employees and all other pharmacy learners (e.g. residents, interns, students and volunteers)
Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations
Participates in workgroups, committees, and continuing education activities for technical staff
Performs 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
Provides support to the workflow, and reports problems to the appropriate parties
Accurately documents and completes paperwork for assigned role/function
Reports “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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Two years of college preferred
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
Required Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job
Ability 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
Proficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations
Must 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.
Possesses 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
Exhibits 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
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): No
On Call: No