Operations Pharmacy Technician

WVU Medicine; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an Operations Pharmacy Technician I to assist in the distribution of medications under the direction of a pharmacist. The role includes preparing unit-dose medications and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a Pharmacy Technician License. This position is suitable for those looking to begin a career in pharmacy, offering rich interactions with patients and hands-on experience in medication management.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as required by the state board for pharmacy technicians.
• Six months of pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications and deliver medications.
• Communicate with patients regarding medication delivery.
• Maintain inventory and supplies in pharmacy service areas.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician License

Medication preparation

Patient communication

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or pharmacy technician training

Job description

Job Summary

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by the 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
• Remote workers only: Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License issued by state of residence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, post‑high school science education, or graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.

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 caregivers to determine medication possession and scheduling delivery, pickup, 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 and depleted inventory.
• Accurately prepares non‑parenteral 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, maintaining related records.
• Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
• Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individuals.
• Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.
• Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these can only be performed by pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely:
  • Only pharmacists can receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or prescribers’ authorized designees.
  • Only pharmacists can consult with prescribers or prescribers’ designees about patients’ prescriptions.
  • Only pharmacists can provide confidential patient information to other health professionals or insurance companies.
  • Only pharmacists can check medications before dispensing them to patients.
  • Only pharmacists can consult with patients about prescribed medication use and other health issues.
  • Only pharmacists can recommend over‑the‑counter medications.

Physical Requirements

• Must walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
• Requires dexterity 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.

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled weekly hours: 16
• Shift: (unspecified)
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
• Company: UNTWN Uniontown Hospital
• Cost Center: 230 UNTWN Pharmacy
• Address: 500 W Berkeley Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania

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.