Dayshift/Rotating Central Pharmacy Operations Medication Delivery Technician I

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an Operations Pharmacy Technician II to assist in drug distribution under pharmacist supervision at our Morgantown facility. You will prepare unit-dose medications, read prescriptions, and support inventory and training activities.

The role includes communicating with patients/caregivers to arrange delivery or pickup, preparing non-intravenous meds, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
• WV: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
• OH/PA/MD/Maryland Board licensure as applicable
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB or NHA OR two years of pharmacy experience within 15 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications, deliver medications, and manage drug supplies.
• Read prescriptions and prepare medications for dispensing, including pediatric and geriatric formulations.
• Understand standard pharmaceutical terms and symbols used in prescribing/dispensing.
• Communicate with patients or caregivers to determine medication needs and delivery scheduling.
• Prepare and deliver controlled substances with proper records.
• Take inventory and replace outdated medications; replenish supplies.
• Prepare non-intravenous medications and parenteral products; label appropriately.
• Perform dosage calculations for medications and solutions.
• Prepare and label prepackaged medications and maintain related records.
• Maintain inventory in pharmacy service areas and answer calls to route to the appropriate person.

Job description

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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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
• 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.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

230 WVUH Pharmacy

Address

1 Medical Center Drive
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.