Ops Pharmacy Tech II

wvumedicine; Wheeling (IL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital pharmacy operations. The role involves preparing unit-dose medications, reading orders, dispensing, maintaining inventory, and coordinating medication delivery to patients.

The position requires licensure as specified by state boards, certification upon hire, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Schedule details include a 32-hour work week and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Associates degree OR posthigh school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB or NHA upon hire.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for preparing unit-dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies.
• Reads physician orders/prescriptions and prepares medication for dispensing, including pediatric and geriatric dose forms.
• Understands standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing/dispensing medications.
• Communicates with patients or caregivers to determine medication, possession, and delivery timing.
• Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains records.
• Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.

Formation

Associates degree/or posthigh school education in a science field

graduate of a pharmacy technician training program

Description du poste

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or Equivalent.
2. Mustpossesscurrent licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
3. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA)ORIf applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacyspecificexperience,mustbe obtained within 15 months of hire.

MD:Pharmacy Technician StudentPermitorPharmacy Technician Licensethrough Maryland Board of Pharmacy

OH:Pharmacy Technician Trainee LicenseorCertified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy

PA:Pharmacy Technician TraineeorPharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy

WV:Pharmacy Technician TraineeorPharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associates degreeORPosthigh school education in a science field of studyORgraduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
2. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through PharmacyTechnicianCertification Board (PTCB) or NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA)upon hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 care givers 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-intravenous 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. Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians.
16. 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. 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 requiredto 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: 32

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 230 WH Pharmacy

Address: 1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest 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.