Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy (Full Time) - 7070

Marshall Health Network; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV is seeking a Full Time Pharmacy Technician for the inpatient pharmacy. Under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will assist with batch and new dose preparations, stock maintenance, Pyxis functions, and distribution processes.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain national certification within 15 months of hire. WV Pharmacy Technician licensure or training license is required before hiring; on-the-job training of 960

Qualifications

• Typing 30 wpm with basic computer proficiency.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Motivation and reliability to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Motivation

Responsibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Full Time Pharmacy Tech for the Inpatient Pharmacy.

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.

Job 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.