Pharmacy Tech Trainee -- HEALTH CENTER PHARMACY -- Davis Medical Center

Charleston Area Medical Center; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center Davis Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Tech Trainee to support medication dispensing and supply delivery under direct supervision. You will learn to operate automated dispensing machines and the pharmacy information system, assist with IV preparations, and ensure accurate charges and credits are entered.

Training is provided with progression toward certification. Under WV Board rules, expect a structured on-the-job program with 500 hours and required certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 500 hours of on-the-job training provided and approved by WV Board of Pharmacy.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 3 months after program completion.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses and delivers medications per policy under supervision.
• Fills orders, pre-packs hazardous and non-hazardous meds.
• Creates charges and credits in the computer system.
• Operates and trouble-shoots automated dispensing machines.
• Maintains IV competency and sterile compounding per USP guidelines.

Skills

Expertise in pharmacy systems

Customer service

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Automated dispensing machines

Job description

Pharmacy Tech Trainee -- HEALTH CENTER PHARMACY -- Davis Medical Center(Job Id 77565)

Location

WV:Elkins:Davis Medical Center

Post Date

8/11/2026

Category

Allied Health Support

Employment Type

Employee

Description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Licensed Pharmacist and according to law, policy, and standard procedures dispenses and delivers medications and pharmaceutical supplies. Compounds sterile and non-sterile products as required. Fills orders, picks and delivers restocks for automated dispensing machines (ADMs); provides basic trouble shooting of ADMs; pre-packs both hazardous and non-hazardous medications; enters charges and credits into computer, makes rounds to deliver and return medications and IVs.

Responsibilities

• Expertise Actively learns and demonstrates expertise in the technician role by staying abreast of departmental practices and policies, but consistently performing within the pharmacy practice act, and by displaying a consistent understanding of all required duties and the timeline for their completion. Demonstrates technical ability in managing the various pharmacy systems including the automatic dispensing machines, the pharmacy information system, the controlled substances safes, and the medications pre-packager. Maintains IV competency. Compounds sterile IV preparations per USP 797 and 800 guidelines. Follows all policies and procedures for sterile compounding.
• Customer Service Actively learns and performs job duties in a manner to consistently improve the patient experience. Assists the nursing staff with coordinating medication therapy to meet individual needs. Contributes to the efficient availability of the right medication at the right time for our patients. Demonstrates organizational skills and plans ahead. Exhibits effective problem-solving skills in dealing with customer needs. Minimizes error in dose calculations, labeling, and dispensing.
• Flexibility Able to respond to emergent situations in an effective manner. Uses time to departmental advantage to ensure efficiency in completion of assigned tasks. Avoids non-productive activities during work time. Demonstrates flexibility required to meet changing priorities.
• Respect Maintains respectful working relationships with co-workers and encourages the team approach. Treats others professionally and courteously. Engages in a teamwork approach where honesty and cooperation are an everyday occurrence. Offers positive feedback to coworkers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Heavy Work: Lift 25 pounds manually frequently, >25 pounds lift with assistance and push 150 pounds on wheels.
• No experience required. 500 hours of on the job, competency-based education and training will be provided that has been approved by the WV Board of Pharmacy. On-the-job training program must be completed within 12 months of hire, and a national Pharmacy Technician Certification program completed within three months of completing the program per Board of Pharmacy rules. Once nationally certified, employee will apply to the Board of Pharmacy to be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician and will be promoted to Pharmacy Technician I.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Schedule

Varies

Location

Davis Medical Center

Location of Job

WV:Elkins:Davis Medical Center