Night Shift Specialist Pharmacy Technician I - Sterile Products

MedStar Health; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Virginia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with drug distribution under the supervision of a pharmacist. This role involves preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy guidelines while providing excellent patient care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be nationally certified as Pharmacy Technicians, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee.
• Nationally certified within 15 months of hire if registered after June 30, 2014.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications and deliver them to patient care units.
• Manage inventory and ensure the cleanliness of pharmacy areas.
• Assist in sterile products preparation under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Pharmaceutical terminology

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician certification

Job description

Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Technicians may prepare sterile products and chemotherapy, be responsible for controlled substance distribution, or other specialized duties within the pharmacy. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

For West Virginia Pharmacy Techs:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technicians registered with the state after June 30, 2014 must be nationally certified within 15 months of hire by completing an approved national certification exam (PTCB or EXCPT).
• Must be registered with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except Pennsylvania).

For Maryland Pharmacy Techs:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician upon hire.
• May be enrolled in the GRMC Pharmacy Technician Training Program and must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy within 6 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.
• Six months of pharmacy technician experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for reading physicians' orders, preparing medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies for various patient care units.

Reads physician's orders and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for all patient populations.

Understands standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols used in prescribing and dispensing medications.

Interprets lists and uses this information to replenish patient's medications and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule.

Accurately prepares and delivers controlled substances to patients and maintains all necessary records.

Manages inventory, replaces outdated or deteriorated medications, and replenishes depleted inventory.

Labels products appropriately.

Performs arithmetic calculations for dosage determinations and initial checks for prescribed doses based on weight and age.

Prepares and labels prepackaged medications, maintains related records, and manages inventory and supplies.

Answers telephone and channels calls appropriately.

Keeps pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas clean and orderly.

Assists in sterile product preparation under pharmacist supervision, including intravenous admixtures and sterile irrigating solutions using aseptic technique.

Enters information related to parenteral admixtures into pharmacy computer systems.

Manages controlled substances within the health system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to walk, stand, or sit for long periods, lift up to 30 pounds, push 50 pounds, and have dexterity for handling and reaching.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics as encountered during job performance.

Skills and Abilities

Additional skills and abilities required for the role.

Job Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 38
• Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
• Cost Center: 230 WVUH Pharmacy
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV

Equal Opportunity Employer

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable laws.