Pharmacy Technician-Float (Marlinton-Green Bank)

Community Care Of West Virginia Inc; Green Bank (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Community Care Of West Virginia Inc is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work under direct pharmacist supervision. You will prepare medications, transcribe orders, and assist in billing while maintaining quality control and compliance with departmental procedures.

The role requires certification, ability to handle unit doses, and strong data entry skills. You will engage with patients respectfully and contribute to a clean, efficient pharmacy environment in West Virginia.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED with completion of a pharmacy tech training or 1 year on-the-job training.
• National certification is required for this role.
• State licensure may be required where applicable.
• Accurate data entry and ability to follow written instructions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret physicians' orders and transcribe onto pharmacy system; adjust dosing times as needed.
• Prepare unit doses and compounds under pharmacist supervision.
• Dispense prescriptions after pharmacist approval and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace and update the pharmacy tech manual.
• Assist with billing using correct reason codes and dates.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in training for quality care.
• Support in receiving and filing paperwork and stocking medications.

Skills

Data entry

Light lifting

Endurance for long shifts

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician training or on-the-job training

National certification

State licensing (as required)

Job description

Job Objective: Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedures, prepare medications for patient consumption.Responsibilities and Essential Duties:• Perform duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice, following departmental procedures and policies.• Read and interpret physicians' orders received in pharmacy and transcribe same onto pharmacy computer medication profile, requires knowledge to adjust dosing times as pharmacy will generate MAR's, prepare unit doses, work verified by a licensed pharmacist.• Prepare in accordance with standards of pharmacy practice, compounds for use (ex. creams, ointments, etc.) under direct pharmacist supervision.• Prepare in accordance with pharmacy law and standards of pharmacy practice, patient prescriptions to be dispensed after pharmacist approval.• Attend and participate in pharmacy tech meetings to exchange ideas to achieve the department's goals. Keep procedures up to date in the pharmacy tech manual to train new personnel and have quick reference to specific jobs so they are performed according to the department's policies.• Check and remove outdated meds on a routine basis to ensure that no outdated meds are in stock. Keep records appropriately.• Assist pharmacy manager with billing by using correct and appropriate reason codes and dates for charging and crediting.• Assist with checking in orders, putting orders away, and filing associated paperwork.• Attend departmental/center-wide meetings as required.• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.• Maintain competency in caring for patients of all age groups and developmental stages.• Interact with patients and customers in a professional way, greeting each customer and providing polite and friendly service.• Perform other duties are requested.Patient Satisfaction:• Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.• Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.• Take responsibility for helping the caller.Teamwork:• Assist in the orientation/training of new Team Members.• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members.• Assist other Team Members in the performance of their assignments.• Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.• Consider the impact of your actions on Team Members throughout the Organization.• Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts when possible.• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the organization.Problem Solving:• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.• Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information.• Follow proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur.• Record/report the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and remove any faulty equipment from service.• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet patient expectations.• Take the initiative to do or redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is not yours.• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.Productivity/ Efficiency:• Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the System's future needs (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others).• Organize job functions and work areas to be able to complete varied assignments within established time frames effectively.• Consistently demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.Adherence to Departmental Policies:• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and the ability to reference them from appropriate books and manuals.• Comply with CCWV's infection control policies and procedures, including the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.Great BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysExtended Sick Pay (ESP)Medical Health Insurance and Prescription CoverageBasic Life Insurance for Employee and FamilyShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term Disability401(k) Voluntary Contribution PlanHealth Reimbursement AccountEmployee Elected Voluntary Coverage for Employee and FamilyLife Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Spending AccountDiscounted undergraduate & graduate rates at West Virginia Wesleyan College for employee and familyPhysical Demands/Work Environment:The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;• reach with hands and arms;• climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.• The incumbent will be exposed to viruses, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment.• The incumbent will be required to work at any CCWV facility and be responsible for their own transportation.• The incumbent will be required to travel on occasion.Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:• Ability to enter data in order to keep computerized records.• Ability to perform light lifting and repetitive physical activity.• Ability to stand for long periods of time.• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.Education/Training/Experience:• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.• Successful completion of a pharmacy technician training course, or a minimum of 1 year of on-the-job training.• National certification required.• State licensing, as required.