Community Pharmacy Technician

WVU Medicine; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Princeton, WV is seeking an Operations Pharmacy Technician II to assist in drug distribution under pharmacist supervision. You will prepare unit-dose medications, read prescriptions, and deliver medications while adhering to standard procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include inventory management, labeling, supporting training of Pharmacy Technician I, handling controlled substances records, and communicating with patients or care givers about medication delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• PTCB or NHA certification required, or 2+ years of pharmacy experience within 15 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications for dispensing and delivery.
• Read prescriptions and prepare medications including pediatric/geriatric forms.
• Maintain understanding of terms, abbreviations and symbols used in dispensing.
• Communicate with patients or caregivers about medication and delivery.
• Prepare and deliver controlled substances and maintain records.
• Maintain inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy areas.

Skills

PTCB/NHA Certification

Pharmacy Procedures

Training Others

Education

Associate degree

Pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Job Overview

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. An Operations Pharmacy Technician II can only perform some aspects of drug distribution and preparation including assisting training of Operations Pharmacy Technician I. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Pharmacy Technician Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License through Maryland Board of Pharmacy OH: Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy PA: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy WV: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy Remote Workers Only: Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Pharmacy Technician License issued by state of residence.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) OR If applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacy specific experience, must be obtained within 15 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for preparing unit-dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies.
• Reads physician orders/prescriptions and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patient populations.
• Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
• Communicates with Patients or care givers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pick up, or shipment of medication.
• Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains all necessary records.
• Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
• Accurately prepares non-intravenous medications, including oral solutions / suspensions for pediatric patients.
• Labels parenteral / Prescription products appropriately.
• Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
• Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.
• Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements. Also maintains records related to this.
• Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
• Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.
• Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.
• Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians.
• 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

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to 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: Immunization certification preferred (not required)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
• Cost Center: 232
• PCH Retail Pharmacy MCP Address: 122 12th Street Princeton 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.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM.

About the Health System

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.