Pharmacy Tech Transition Specialist, Ben Taub Hospital

Houston, Texas, Job Summary The Pharmacy Technician Transition Specialists priority is to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care at all times and ensure world class service recognized for excellence. The Transition Specialist is responsible for actively engaging patients, fulfilling prescriptions for accuracy and safety, and coordinating medication delivery and medication education to patients bedside prior to discharge. The Transition Specialist simplifies the discharge medication process, making it easy, so that patients can focus on what really matters – getting better and staying healthy. The Transition Specialist provides customer service excellence to all patients, creating unforgettable patient experiences. The transition specialist will work closely with individuals from pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to ensure prescriptions are filled, delivered, and education provided on time before patient is discharged from the hospital. Coordination of efforts with nursing and physicians is critical. The Pharmacy Technician Transition Specialist recognizes physicians and nurses as essential partners with shared goals of delivering the remarkable patient experience. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician Transition Specialists will actively engage patients throughout their hospitalization and facilitate processing and delivery of discharge prescriptions to the bedside. The need for absolute accuracy and precision in all aspects of the job is essential to ensure patient health and safety. During down time, the Pharmacy Technician Transition Specialist is expected to work with inpatient staff and managers to support inpatient pharmacy operations.

Minimum Qualifications Degrees: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred Licenses & Certifications: Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration; in good standing Experience: 2 Years as Pharmacy Technician with at lest 1 year in a Hospital/ Infusion Setting Communication Skills: Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking) Proficiencies: P. C. , Typing 25 WPM Job Attributes Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Mathematics, Medical Terms Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible Other Requirements: Demonstrates professionalism, confidence, strong organizational skills, efficiency, initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. Creative problem solving ability. Advanced computer skills. Experience with web based tools, point of sale, and clinical systems.

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