UHC - Casual Retail Pharmacy Tech

WVU Medicine; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This role involves preparing and delivering medications, maintaining pharmacy areas, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Candidates must hold a Pharmacy Technician License in the relevant state and have at least six months of experience.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods. The position offers a schedule of 4 hours weekly in a non-exempt capacity.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as required by state board.
• Six months of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical terms and abbreviations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications and deliver them.
• Read physician orders and prepare medications for dispensing.
• Communicate with patients for medication delivery.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician License

Communication skills

Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in a science field

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

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 License 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, certification, and/or licensure:

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

Experience:

• Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

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 prescription and dispensing of medications.
4. Communicates with patients or caregivers to determine medication possession and scheduling of delivery, pick‑up, 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‑parenteral medications, including oral solutions/suspensions for pediatric patients.
8. Labels parenteral/ 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; maintains related records.
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. 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 per state board of pharmacy regulations.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4

Shift:
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

Company: UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center: 232 UHC Retail Pharmacy MCP

Address: 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, 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.