Senior Ops Pharmacy Tech III

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Training Opportunities

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an Operations Pharmacy Technician III in Wheeling, West Virginia. This role assists in drug distribution, under supervision, while ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, national certification, and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing medications, managing inventory, and training junior technicians. The position requires excellent communication skills and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current licensure as required by state boards essential.
• Three years of pharmacy technician or healthcare experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications and deliver drug supplies.
• Read physician orders and prepare medications for dispensing.
• Communicate with patients to determine medication needs.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in a Science Field

Tools

Pharmacy Management Software

Inventory Tracking Tools

Job description

Job Overview

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

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current licensure as required by the 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.
   • Remote Workers Only: Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License issued by state of residence.
3. 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

1. Associate’s degree or post‑high‑school education in a science field of study or graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
2. 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.

1. Responsible for preparing unit‑dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies.
2. Reads physician orders/prescriptions and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patient populations.
3. Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
4. Communicates with patients or caregivers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pickup, or shipment of medication.
5. Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains all necessary records.
6. Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
7. Accurately prepares non‑intravenous medications, including oral solutions and suspensions for pediatric patients.
8. Labels parenteral and prescription products appropriately.
9. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
10. Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.
11. Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements. Also maintains records related to this.
12. Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
13. Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individuals.
14. Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.
15. Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians.
16. Participates in safety or quality improvement projects for the department and/or organization.
17. Acts as an active member of a department or hospital committee.
18. Performs as a subject matter expert in a specified area within pharmacy operations.
19. Acts as a mentor or role model for Pharmacy Technician I or Pharmacy Technician II.

Restrictions – Duties Only May Be Performed by Pharmacists

• Only pharmacists can receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or prescribers' authorized designees.
• Only pharmacists can consult with prescribers or prescribers' designees about patients' prescriptions.
• Only pharmacists can provide confidential patient information to other health professionals or insurance companies.
• Only pharmacists can check medications before dispensing them to patients.
• Only pharmacists can consult with patients about prescribed medication use and other health issues.
• Only pharmacists can recommend over‑the‑counter medications.

Physical Requirements

1. Walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

Working Environment

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

Company Information

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt
• Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
• 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.