Specialist Pharmacy Technician Night Shift

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in reading orders, preparing medications, and delivering drugs across patient-care units. The role includes sterile preparation and IV admixtures, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

The candidate will maintain inventories, perform dosage calculations, and support training of other technicians while adhering to state board regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess current state licensure as required by the state board where services are provided.
• PTCB or NHA certification or 2+ years of pharmacy experience with certification within 15 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Read physicians' orders and prepare medications for dispensing.
• Prepare sterile products and IV admixtures.
• Deliver medications to patient-care areas and maintain accurate records of controlled substances.
• Manage inventory and replenish supplies, ensuring proper storage and labeling.
• Assist in training other pharmacy technicians and uphold department standards.

Skills

Order reading

Medication prep

Inventory management

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or equivalent training

Job description

Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.

Technicians may prepare sterile products and chemotherapy, be responsible for controlled substance distribution, or other specialized duties within the pharmacy.

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. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
   • MD: Pharmacy Technician Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License through Maryland Board of Pharmacy
   • OH: Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy
   • PA: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
   • WV: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
   • Remote Workers Only: Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Pharmacy Technician License issued by state of residence.
3. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)OR If applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacy specific experience, must be obtained within 15 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associates degreeOR Post high school education in a science field of studyOR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
2. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for reading physicians' orders, preparing medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies for various patient-care units.
2. Reads physician's orders and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for all patient populations.
3. Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
4. Interprets lists and uses this information to replenish patient's medications and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule.
5. Accurately prepares and delivers controlled substances to patients and maintains all necessary records.
6. Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
7. Labels products appropriately.
8. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
9. Performs initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on weight and age.
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 individual.
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. Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by Pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely according to state board of pharmacy regulations where the Pharmacy Technician practices.
17. Assists with sterile preparation of IV room medications and general maintenance and cleaning of IV room.
18. Accurately prepares intravenous admixtures, including dilutions for pediatric patients, other injectable preparations, and sterile irrigating solutions using aseptic technique.
19. Accurately enters information related to parenteral admixtures and other injectable products in Pharmacy IV Computer Systems.
20. Manages controlled substances for the health-system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: Night (United States of America)

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

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 4230 WVUH CH Pediatrics Pharmacy

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

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.