Operations Pharmacy Technician II - WVUH Specialty Pharmacy -87808

WVU Medicine•Bensley, VA

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. An Operations Pharmacy Technician II can only perform some aspects of drug distribution and preparation including assisting training of Operations Pharmacy Technician I. 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: No state licenses issued WV: Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
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.
Two (2) years of pharmacy technician or healthcare experience
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
Nationally certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or EXCPT upon hire.

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-intravenous 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.
Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians.