Ops Pharmacy Tech II

WVU Medicine-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
5,001-10,000 employees
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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.

  • 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  • Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.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.
  • High school diploma or Equivalent.
  • Technicians registered with the state after June 30, 2014 must be nationally certified within 15 months of hire by completing an approved national certification exam (PTCB or EXCPT).
  • Must be registered with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except Pennsylvania).
  • If employed in Maryland, national certifications are waived.
  • Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
  • Six months of pharmacy technician experience.
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