Community Pharmacy Tech

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an Operations Pharmacy Technician I to assist in drug distribution under pharmacist supervision. The role involves preparing unit-dose medications, dispensing, inventory management, and communicating with patients or caregivers to coordinate delivery or pickup.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and licensure as required by the state boards where services are provided. Six months of technician experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications, deliver medications, and order/deliver drug supplies.
• Read physician orders/prescriptions and prepare medications for dispensing, including pediatric/geriatric forms.
• Understand standard pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations, and symbols used in prescribing/dispensing.
• Communicate with patients or caregivers to determine medication needs and delivery/pickup arrangements.
• Accurately prepare and deliver controlled substances and maintain records.
• Take inventory and replace outdated medications; replenish supplies.
• Prepare non-parenteral medications (oral solutions/suspensions) for pediatric patients.
• Label parenteral/Prescription products correctly.
• Perform dosage calculations for medication preparations.
• Adhere to departmental standards for speed and accuracy.
• Prepare and label prepackaged medications and maintain related records.
• Maintain inventory and supplies in pharmacy areas.
• Answer phones and route calls to the appropriate person.
• Keep pharmacy and storage areas clean and orderly.
• Some duties reserved for Pharmacists per state/federal regulations.

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. An Operations Pharmacy Technician I can only perform some aspects of drug distribution and preparation. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or Equivalent.

2. Mustpossesscurrent licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Student Permit through Maryland Board of Pharmacy

OH: Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy

PA: PharmacyTechnicianLicense orPharmacy Technician Trainee License through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy

WV: Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associates degree OR Posthigh school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for preparing unit-dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies.

2. Reads physician orders/prescriptions and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patient populations.

3. Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.

4. Communicates with Patients or care givers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pick up, or shipment of medication.

5. Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains all necessary records.

6. Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.

7. Accurately prepares non-parenteral medications, including oral solutions / suspensions for pediatric patients.

8. Labels parenteral/Prescription products appropriately.

9. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.

10. Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.

11. Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements. Also maintains records related to this.

12. Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.

13. Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.

14. Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.

15. Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by Pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely according to state board of pharmacy regulations where the Pharmacy Technician practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.

3. Dexterity requiredto finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

260 WVUH Community Suncrest Pharmacy

Address:

1085 Van Voorhis Rd

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.