Pharmacy Tech - Hospital

BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC•Madison, WV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician assists the Director of Pharmacy and licensed Pharmacists with preparing, dispensing, compounding, charging, and distributing medications for inpatient services at Boone Memorial Health. Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the technician supports safe and efficient medication management in accordance with BMH policies, West Virginia Board of Pharmacy regulations, USP 797 standards, and applicable Joint Commission requirements. The role supports medication safety, regulatory compliance, efficient pharmacy operations, and a patient-centered environment. All work involving patient medications must be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and/or verified by a Pharmacist, as required by applicable regulations and departmental policies. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and has no expected travel. The job description notes that duties may change based on organizational needs and that additional duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or Director of Pharmacy.

Requirements

Complete a Pharmacy Technician Training Program in accordance with applicable West Virginia Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Hold current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
Demonstrate strong patient service and customer service skills.
Know pharmaceutical terminology, medication classifications, and basic chemistry.
Understand medication preparation, handling, storage, and distribution procedures.
Know sterile compounding principles and applicable USP 797 requirements.
Be familiar with controlled-substance documentation and inventory management.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling medications and maintaining records.
Have excellent organizational and time-management skills, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Work collaboratively with Pharmacists, pharmacy personnel, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow established medication safety procedures.
Perform the position's physical activities, including prolonged sitting or standing, walking, lifting up to 15 pounds, climbing stairs, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping, continuous hand-eye and arm-hand coordination, and extended computer-screen use.

Nice To Haves

National certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or inpatient pharmacy setting.
Knowledge of medication preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding principles, and applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
Experience with pharmacy information systems and electronic medication management systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare and fill medication orders accurately under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
Assist with preparation, packaging, labeling, charging, and distribution of medications for inpatient services.
Perform daily IV admixture procedures in accordance with USP 797 standards and pharmacy policies.
Complete duties associated with the inpatient medication box-fill process.
Maintain accurate patient medication records and assist with entering physician orders into the CPSI system when requested by a Pharmacist.
Ensure medication-related activities are supervised by or verified by a Pharmacist as required.
Monitor medication inventory, check expiration dates, identify unusable medications, and report low-stock or out-of-stock items.
Order and receive medications and pharmaceutical supplies; verify incoming vendor orders and ensure items are properly stored.
Replenish medication floor stock in designated areas, including the Emergency Department, nursing stations, and other hospital departments.
Prepare and deliver medication orders and supplies to appropriate departments throughout the facility.
Assist with pricing dispensed medications, preparing charging documents, and processing applicable medication charges.
Transfer controlled-substance information from administration records to appropriate charging and documentation records.
Process credits for returned medications and return appropriately relabeled medications to inventory.
Issue pharmaceutical supplies to other hospital departments as requested.
Participate in routine and annual pharmacy inventory activities.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and orderliness of the pharmacy and medication storage areas.
Maintain pharmacy publications, reference materials, and departmental bulletin boards.
Monitor and document pharmacy supply needs using the designated inventory or want-book system.
Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously, and promptly acknowledge employees and visitors arriving at the pharmacy entrance.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of pharmacy equipment as needed and report malfunctions.
Process employee prescriptions when permitted by West Virginia regulations and organizational policies.
Participate in pharmacy and hospital orientation programs, staff meetings, educational sessions, and required training; complete annual CareLearning requirements and departmental competencies.
Remain prepared to assist during emergencies and support emergency medication and supply needs.
Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a positive attitude that supports teamwork and a respectful working environment.
Comply with pharmacy regulations, medication safety standards, infection prevention practices, and organizational policies.
Perform additional pharmacy technician duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or Director of Pharmacy.