Spec Pharmacy Tech II

WVU Medicine

About The Position

Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Technicians may prepare sterile products and chemotherapy, be responsible for controlled substance distribution, or other specialize duties within the pharmacy. 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)
Four (4) year's pharmacy technician or healthcare experience

Nice To Haves

Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.

Responsibilities

Responsible for reading physicians’ orders, preparing medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies for various patient‑care units.
Reads physician's orders and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for all patient populations.
Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
Interprets lists and uses this information to replenish patient's medications and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule.
Accurately prepares and delivers controlled substances to patients and maintains all necessary records.
Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
Labels products appropriately.
Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
Performs initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on weight and age.
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.
Participates on safety or quality improvement projects for the department and/or organization.
Acts as an active member of a department or hospital committee.
Performs as a subject matter expert in a specified area within pharmacy operations.
Acts as a mentor or role model for Pharmacy Technician I or Pharmacy Technician II.
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). · Only pharmacists can consult with prescribers or prescribers’ designees about patients’ prescriptions. · 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 scan recommend over-the-counter medications.
Assists in the preparation of sterile parenteral products under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Accurately prepares intravenous admixtures, including dilutions for pediatric patients, other injectable preparations, and sterile irrigating solutions using aseptic technique.
Accurately enters information related to parenteral admixtures and other injectable products in Pharmacy IV Computer Systems.
Manages controlled substances for the health-system.