Evening Shift Central Pharmacy Operation Medication Delivery Technician

WVU Medicine

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with aspects of drug distribution that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment. The Operations Pharmacy Technician I performs permitted aspects of drug distribution and preparation according to standard written procedures and guidelines under pharmacist supervision. The role includes preparing and delivering medications and drug supplies, maintaining medication inventories and records, and supporting pharmacy service and storage areas. Pharmacy technicians must follow state and federal restrictions on duties reserved for pharmacists.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided: Maryland Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Student Permit; Ohio Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License; Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License; or West Virginia Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking and standing or sitting for long periods, lifting 30 pounds, pushing 50 pounds, and using dexterity to finger, handle, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, post-high-school education in a science field, or graduation from a pharmacy technician training program.
Six months of pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare unit-dose medications; deliver medications; and order and deliver drug supplies.
Read physician orders and prescriptions and prepare medications for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patients.
Use standard pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing and dispensing medications.
Communicate with patients or caregivers to determine medication needs and possession and arrange delivery, pickup, or shipment.
Prepare and deliver controlled substances accurately and maintain required records.
Take inventory of patient-care-area medication supplies, replace outdated or deteriorated medications, and replenish depleted inventory.
Prepare non-parenteral medications accurately, including oral solutions and suspensions for pediatric patients.
Label parenteral and prescription products appropriately.
Perform arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
Meet departmental standards for speed and accuracy.
Prepare and label prepackaged medications based on usage patterns and prepackaging requirements, and maintain related records.
Maintain inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
Answer telephone calls and direct them to the appropriate individual.
Keep pharmacy service and drug storage areas clean and orderly.
Follow state and federal regulations governing duties reserved for pharmacists.