Pharmacy Technician II: Medication Prep & Delivery

WVU Medicine; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, seeks an Operations Pharmacy Technician II to assist in drug distribution under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include preparing unit-dose meds, reading prescriptions, and handling pediatric/geriatric formulations.

Qualified candidates will hold a HS diploma, WV/MD/OH/PA tech licensure, and PTCB/NHA certification or have pharmacy experience within 15 months of hire. Training and compliance with state regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current licensure as Pharmacy Technician in WV/MD/OH/PA.
• PTCB or NHA certification, or two years of pharmacy experience within 15 months.
• Preferred: Associate degree or post-high school science education, or graduation from a pharmacy technician program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications, deliver medications, and order supplies.
• Read prescriptions and prepare medications for dispensing; handle pediatric and geriatric forms.
• Understand standard pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations, and dispensing symbols.
• Communicate with patients or caregivers to confirm medication, possession, and delivery or pickup arrangements.
• Prepare and deliver controlled substances; maintain all required records.
• Take inventory and replace outdated or depleted medications in the patient-care area.
• Prepare non-intravenous medications including oral solutions for pediatric patients.
• Label parenteral and prescription products appropriately.
• Perform dosage calculations for standard medications.
• Follow departmental standards for speed and accuracy.
• Prepare and label prepackaged medications and maintain related records.
• Maintain inventory and supplies in pharmacy service areas.
• Answer telephone and direct calls to appropriate staff.
• Keep pharmacy areas and drug storage clean and orderly.
• Assist in training other pharmacy technicians.
• Some duties are restricted to pharmacists per state/federal regulations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State board licensure (WV/MD/OH/PA) as Pharmacy Technician

PTCB or NHA certification

Associate degree or post-secondary science studies

Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, seeks an Operations Pharmacy Technician II to assist in drug distribution under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include preparing unit-dose meds, reading prescriptions, and handling pediatric/geriatric formulations.

Qualified candidates will hold a HS diploma, WV/MD/OH/PA tech licensure, and PTCB/NHA certification or have pharmacy experience within 15 months of hire. Training and compliance with state regulations are essential.