Pharmacy Tech (Outpatient Medical Park Pharmacy)

WVU Medicine • Wheeling, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with aspects of drug distribution that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment. Pharmacy Technician I may perform only certain aspects of drug distribution and preparation. Technicians work in accordance with standard written procedures and guidelines under pharmacist supervision. Duties are subject to state and federal restrictions governing tasks reserved for pharmacists.

The position prepares and delivers medications and drug supplies, interprets physician orders and prescriptions for preparation purposes, communicates with patients or caregivers about medications and fulfillment arrangements, maintains medication inventories and records, and keeps pharmacy and drug storage areas clean and orderly. The role requires accuracy and adherence to departmental standards for speed and accuracy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current pharmacy technician licensure or permit required by the board of pharmacy in the state where services are provided. For West Virginia, this is a Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including walking and standing or sitting for long periods, lifting 30 pounds, pushing 50 pounds, and using dexterity to finger, handle, and reach.

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 terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing and dispensing medications.
• Communicate with patients or caregivers to determine medication needs and possession, and coordinate delivery, pickup, or shipment.
• Prepare and deliver controlled substances accurately and maintain required records.
• Inventory and analyze medication supplies in patient-care areas, replace outdated or deteriorated medications, and replenish depleted inventory.
• Prepare non-parenteral medications, 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 regulations that reserve certain duties for pharmacists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED