WVU-Operations Pharmacy Technician I - Mountaineer Pharmacy (JR24-41490)

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. An Operations Pharmacy Technician I can only perform some aspects of drug distribution and preparation. 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 be nationally certified within 15 months of hire by completing an approved national certification exam (PTCB or EXCPT).

3. Must be registered with the applicable state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except PA).

4. If employed in Maryland, national certifications are waived.PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

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.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Six 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 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 care givers to determine medication, 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Takes inventory and analyzes patientcare area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.

Accurately prepares non-parenteral 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 For full info follow application link.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)