Ops Pharmacy Tech I

WVU Medicine•Uniontown, AL

2d•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 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 Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License through Maryland Board of Pharmacy OH: Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy PA: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy WV: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician 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.

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 Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) 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Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.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.
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: Only pharmacists can receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or prescribers’ authorized designees. (This refers primarily to new telephone prescriptions). (Excluding Ohio) Only pharmacists can consult with prescribers or prescribers’ designees about patients’ prescriptions. (Excluding Ohio) Only pharmacists can provide confidential patient information to other health professionals or insurance companies. Only pharmacists can check medications before dispensing them to patients. (In states where technicians can prepare or package prescriptions, they do so under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.) Only pharmacists can consult with patients about prescribed medication use and other health issues. Only pharmacist can recommend over-the-counter medications.