Operations Pharmacy Tech
WVU Medicine
•Onsite
About The Position
Assists with most aspects of drug distribution that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment. An Operations Pharmacy Technician I may perform only some aspects of drug distribution and preparation. Pharmacy technicians work in accordance with standard written procedures and guidelines under pharmacist supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided. For West Virginia, a Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy is required.
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 terminology, 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- Take inventory and assess medication supplies in patient-care areas; replace outdated, deteriorated, or depleted medications.
- 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 route them to the appropriate person.
- Keep pharmacy service areas and institutional drug-storage areas clean and orderly.
- Follow state and federal restrictions on duties reserved for pharmacists, in accordance with applicable state board of pharmacy regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
