Operations Pharmacy Technician II - WVUH Specialty Pharmacy

Operations Pharmacy Technician II - WVUH Specialty Pharmacy
-87808 at WVU Medicine

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 the training of Operations Pharmacy Technician I. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.

• 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 Health career Association (NHA)
• If applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacy specific experience, must be obtained within 15 months of hire.
• Two (2) years of pharmacy technician or healthcare experience.

• Associate’s degree or post–high school education in a science field of study, or graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Nationally certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or EXCPT upon hire.

• 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 caregivers to determine 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• Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.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, maintaining related records.
• Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
• Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individuals.
• Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas 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 (e.g., receiving oral prescriptions, consulting with prescribers, providing confidential patient information, checking medications, consulting with patients, recommending over‑the‑counter medications).

• Walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time.
• Lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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