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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:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school diploma or Equivalent.
2. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will
be provided:
MD: Pharmacy Technician Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License through
Maryland Board of Pharmacy
OH: Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy
Technician License through 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 West
Virginia Board of Pharmacy
3. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) OR If
applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacy specific experience, must be
obtained within 15 months of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of
study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
2. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon hire.
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.
1. Responsible for reading physicians’ orders, preparing medications, delivering
medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies for various patient‑care
units.
2. Reads physician's orders and prepares medication for dispensing, including
unique dosage forms for all patient populations.
3. Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations
and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
4. Interprets lists and uses this information to replenish patient's medications
and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule.
5. Accurately prepares and delivers controlled substances to patients and
maintains all necessary records.
6. Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or
deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
7. Labels products appropriately.
8. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in
medication and solution preparation.
9. Performs initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on
weight and age.
10. Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and
accuracy.
11. Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns
and prepackaging requirements. Also maintains records related to this.
12. Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
13. Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.
14. Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the
institution are kept clean and orderly.
15. Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians.
16. 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.
17. Assists with sterile preparation of IV room medications and general
maintenance and cleaning of IV room.
18. Accurately prepares intravenous admixtures, including dilutions for
pediatric patients, other injectable preparations, and sterile irrigating
solutions using aseptic technique.
19. Accurately enters information related to parenteral admixtures and other
injectable products in Pharmacy IV Computer Systems.
20. Manages controlled substances for the health-system.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to
walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
230 WVUH Pharmacy
Address:
1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and
representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not
limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and
termination of employment.