Night Shift Central Pharmacy Operation Medication Delivery Technician I (Open)

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

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.
Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
Accurately prepares non-parenteral medications, including oral solutions / suspensions for pediatric patients.
Labels parenteral/Prescription products appropriately.
Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.
Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements. Also maintains records related to this.
Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.
Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.