Evening Shift Central Pharmacy Operation Medication Delivery Technician

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks an Operations Pharmacy Technician I to assist in various drug distribution tasks under pharmacist supervision. The role follows written procedures and supports preparation, dispensing, and inventory management.

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma and active state licensure; preferred candidates have an associate degree or relevant training and up to six months of experience. The position requires attention to safety, accuracy, and patient communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board (MD, OH, PA, WV).
• Preferred: associate degree or post-high school science education; pharmacy technician training program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications, deliver medications, and manage drug supplies.
• Read prescriptions and prepare medications, including pediatric/geriatric formulations.
• Understand common pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations, and symbols.

Education

Pharmacy Technician License (MD/OH/PA/WV)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

1. 1. High school diploma or Equivalent.
2. 2. Must possess current 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: Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy WV: Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
2. 2. Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Responsible for preparing unit-dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies.
2. 2. Reads physician orders/prescriptions and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patient populations.
3. 3. Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
4. 4. Communicates with Patients or care givers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pick up, or shipment of medication.
5. 5. Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains all necessary records.
6. 6. Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
7. 7. Accurately prepares non-parenteral medications, including oral solutions / suspensions for pediatric patients.
8. 8. Labels parenteral/Prescription products appropriately.
9. 9. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
10. 10. Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.
11. 11. Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements. Also maintains records related to this.
12. 12. Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
13. 13. Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.
14. 14. Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.
15. 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

1. 1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
2. 2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
3. 3. 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: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: 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 Statement

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.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia.