Hospital Pharmacy Technician – IV & Med Distribution

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. The role includes transcribing physician orders, delivering medications to nursing stations and hospital departments, preparing unit-dose medications, and maintaining a clean, orderly pharmacy workroom.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, WV Board of Pharmacy technician license, and national certification (PTCB/NHA).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB or NHA.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders and carts for distribution to patient floors.
• Prepackages special medications into unit-dose form with pharmacist verification.
• Delivers medications and intravenous solutions to nursing stations and other departments.
• Refills automated dispensing devices and troubleshoots issues with devices.
• Maintains adequate level of medications and supplies in main pharmacy workroom and replenishes shelves.
• Answers calls and relays messages within the pharmacy department.
• Ensures discharge and transfer prescriptions are processed accurately.
• Keeps pharmacy area clean and orderly and assists in stocking storeroom supplies.

Skills

Computer skills

Drug dosing

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB or NHA certification

Tools

Pyxis dispensing system

Medication packaging equipment

Job description

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. The role includes transcribing physician orders, delivering medications to nursing stations and hospital departments, preparing unit-dose medications, and maintaining a clean, orderly pharmacy workroom.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, WV Board of Pharmacy technician license, and national certification (PTCB/NHA).