Certified Pharmacy Technician - Patient Care & Dispensing

wvumedicine; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital in West Virginia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, dispensing, and delivery within a hospital pharmacy setting.

Role requires state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician (trainee or licensed) and may require national certification on hire. The position involves collaboration with physicians, nurses, and patients to ensure safe, accurate medication administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current licensure as required by state board; MD Pharmacy Technician Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License in respective states (MD/OH/PA/WV).
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications, deliver medications, and manage drug supplies.
• Read orders/prescriptions and prepare medications, including pediatric and geriatric dosing.
• Understand standard pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations, and symbols used in prescribing/dispensing.
• Communicate with patients or caregivers to determine medications and delivery/pickup details.
• Accurately prepares and delivers controlled substances and maintains records.
• Take inventory and manage medication supplies, replacing outdated items.
• Prepare non-intravenous medications, including oral solutions for pediatric patients.
• Label parenteral/prescription products appropriately.
• Perform arithmetic for dosage determinations and maintain speed/accuracy.
• Prepare and label prepackaged medications and maintain related records.
• Maintain inventory in assigned pharmacy areas and answer phone calls.
• Ensure pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas are clean and orderly.
• Assist in training pharmacy technicians.
• Follow state and federal regulations where Pharmacy Technicians practice.

Education

Associates degree or postsecondary science education or pharmacy technician training program

Job description

PCH Princeton Community Hospital in West Virginia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, dispensing, and delivery within a hospital pharmacy setting.

Role requires state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician (trainee or licensed) and may require national certification on hire. The position involves collaboration with physicians, nurses, and patients to ensure safe, accurate medication administration.