Pharmacy Tech (Outpatient Medical Park Pharmacy)

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, West Virginia, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support unit-dose medication preparation, delivery, and supplies management. This role involves reading orders, preparing medications, and ensuring compliance with standards for pediatric and geriatric populations.

The candidate should have a WV Pharmacy Technician license or trainee license and at least 6 months of pharmacy experience. Excellent accuracy and communication are essential.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided: WV Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License.
• Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Prepare unit-dose medications, deliver medications, and order supplies.
• Read prescriptions and prepare medications for dispensing, including pediatric/geriatric forms.
• Maintain knowledge of standard pharmaceutical terms and abbreviations.
• Communicate with patients or caregivers to coordinate delivery or pickup.
• Accurately prepare and deliver controlled substances and maintain records.
• Inventory management and keeping drug storage areas orderly.
• Label products and perform dosage calculations as required.

Conoscenze

Pharmacy operations

Patient communication

Inventory management

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

WV Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License

Descrizione del lavoro

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or Equivalent.
• 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:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Associates degreeOR Post high school education in a science field of studyOR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.

EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

• 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 care givers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pick up, 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; replaces 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. Also maintains records related to this.
• Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
• Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.
• 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 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:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
• 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:

6009 WH Retail Pharmacy Medical Park

Address:

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

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.