Pharmacy Tech (Part Time) - 7070

Marshall Health Network; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 19,286 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in West Virginia is seeking a Part Time Pharmacy Technician.

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician will assist in batch and dose preparations, stock duties, Pyxis operations, and overall distribution support in the pharmacy. Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with National Pharmacy Technician Certification to be obtained within 15 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification must be obtained within 15 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Batch preparations under standard written procedures.
• New dose preparation.
• Stock preparations and inventory support.
• Pyxis functions and automated dispensing support.
• Maintenance of assigned areas in the pharmacy.
• Liaison activities with staff and patients.
• Support the medication distribution process.
• Meet departmental service requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Basic computer skills

Good math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 15 months

Job description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Part Time Pharmacy Tech. Pharmacy technicians under the supervision of licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians will function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Batch preparations
• New dose preparation
• Stock preparations
• Pyxis functions
• Maintenance of assigned areas
• Liaison activities
• Medication distribution process
• Departmental service requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 15 months of hire.

Licensure

The WV Pharmacy Technician or WV Pharmacy Technician in Training is required before hiring and training begins. For a WV Technician in Training licensee, a test date for national certification (e.g. PTCB, etc.) must be scheduled within six (6) months of hire for within seven (7) months of hire if national certification not possessed at hire. Any necessary subsequent scheduling of the national certification exam must be rescheduled within 90 days of the previous exam. All WV Technician in Training licensees must have successfully passed the national certification, cleared the background check and completed 960 hours of on-the-job, competency-based education and training to become licensed as a WV Pharmacy Technician within 15 months of hire.

Experience

Satisfactory completion of the on-the-job pharmacy technician training program.

Skills

Typing proficiency of 30 w.p.m.; basic computer skills; good math skills; above normal motivation; demonstrated ability to assume responsibility; good moral character and integrity; ability to communicate with and present a pleasing personality to the public and the institutional staff; ability to acquire the appropriate knowledge and skills required.