Operations Pharmacy Tech

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

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and deliver medications, read prescriptions, and manage inventory in Morgantown, WV. The role requires state licensure and a high school diploma, with a preferred associate degree or pharmacy technician training.

Experience is preferred, and responsibilities include labeling, dosage calculations, patient communication, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure safe medication dispensing across pediatric and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• Preferred: Associate degree or post-high-school science education or completion of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Six months of pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications, deliver medications, and order supplies.
• Read physician orders/prescriptions and prepare medications for dispensing, including pediatric and geriatric dosage forms.
• Understand standard pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing and dispensing medications.
• Communicate with patients or caregivers to determine medication needs and delivery/scheduling.
• Accurately prepare and deliver controlled substances and maintain records.
• Take inventory and replace depleted or outdated medication supplies.
• Prepare non-parenteral medications, including oral solutions for pediatric patients.
• Label parenteral/Prescription products appropriately.
• Perform dosage calculations for usual determinations in medication preparation.
• Adhere to departmental standards for speed and accuracy.
• Prepare and label prepackaged medications and maintain related records.
• Maintain inventory in assigned pharmacy service areas.
• Answer phones and route calls to appropriate personnel.
• Keep pharmacy service areas and storage areas clean and orderly.
• Some duties restricted to Pharmacists by state and federal regulations.

Skills

Pharmacy technician licensure

Medication preparation

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or post high school science education or pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or Equivalent.
• 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. Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Experience: 1. Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• 2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
• 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: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 260 WVUH Community Suncrest Pharmacy Address: 1085 Van Voorhis Rd 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.

About West Virginia University Health System

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. 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.