Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Swing Shift Job Evansdale West Virginia USA,Healthcare

Location: Evansdale

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 specialized duties within the pharmacy. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or Equivalent.
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided. For example: 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:
Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy; WV:
Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
Remote Workers Only:
Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License issued by the state of residence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree or post‑high school education in a science field of study or graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

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Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.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.

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 according to state board of pharmacy regulations where the Pharmacy Technician practices.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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