UHC - Ops Pharm Tech

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided: MD:
  Pharmacy Technician Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy; OH:
  Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy; PA:
  Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy; WV:
  Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy;
  Remote Workers Only:
  Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Pharmacy Technician License issued by state of residence.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health career Association (NHA). If the applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacy‑specific experience, certification must be obtained within 15 months of hire.

• Associate degree or post‑high‑school education in a science field of study, or graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health career Association (NHA) 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 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• Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.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 or 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 pre‑packaged medications after determining usage patterns and pre‑packaging requirements, and also maintains related records.
• Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
• Answers telephone and channels calls to the 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.
• 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 (primarily new telephone prescriptions). (Excluding Ohio)
  • Only pharmacists can consult with prescribers or prescribers’ designees about patients’ prescriptions (Excluding Ohio).
  • 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 pharmacists can recommend over‑the‑counter medications.

• Walking, standing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Capacity to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

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