Senior Ops Pharmacy Tech III

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Wheeling, West Virginia is looking for an Operations Pharmacy Technician III. The role involves assisting with drug distribution and preparation under pharmacist supervision. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant state licenses, and a minimum of three years of experience in pharmacy or healthcare. Responsibilities include preparing medications, reading physician orders, and managing controlled substances. The position offers a full-time schedule with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of pharmacy technician or healthcare experience.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing unit-dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies.
• Reads physician orders/prescriptions and prepares medication for dispensing.
• Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains necessary records.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician License

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Terms

Education

High school diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree or Pharmacy Technician training

Job description

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Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. An Operations Pharmacy Technician III can only perform some aspects of drug distribution and preparation including assisting training of Operations Pharmacy Technician I. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• MD: Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Student Permit through Maryland Board of Pharmacy
• OH: Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• PA: Pharmacy Technician OR Pharmacy Technician Trainee License through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy
• WV: Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Experience

• Three (3) years of pharmacy technician or healthcare experience.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Nationally certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for preparing unit-dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies.
• Reads physician orders/prescriptions and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patient populations.
• Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
• Communicates with Patients or care givers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pick up, or shipment of medication.
• Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains all necessary records. T...**(truncated for brevity, continue list items exactly as provided)**

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills And Abilities

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 230 WH Pharmacy

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.