PRN Pharmacy Technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or Equivalent.

2. Must be nationally certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA) within 9 months of hire.

3. Must be registered with the WV Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associates degreeORPost high school education in a science field of studyORgraduate 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 exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for, preparing unit-dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies for various patientcare units.

2. Reads EPIC labels and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patient populations.

3. Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.

4. Delivers patient-specific medications from cart-fill and first-dose orders to the patient's bedside.

5. Accurately prepares and delivers controlled substances to patient units and maintains all necessary records.

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 Takes inventory and analyzes patientcare area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.

7. Assists in the preparation of sterile parenteral products under the supervision of a pharmacist.

8. Accurately prepares non-intravenous medications, including oral solutions / suspensions for pediatric patients.

9. Labels parenteral products appropriately.

10. Performs general operational functions of a pharmacy technician.

11. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.

12. Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.

13. Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements. Also maintains records related to this.

14. Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.

15. Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.

16. Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.

17. Participates in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in staff meetings, committees, task forces and projects.

18. Assists in the education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, new pharmacists and new pharmacy technicians.

19. 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. (This refers primarily to new telephone prescriptions).

- Only pharmacists can consult with prescribers or prescribers' designees about patients' prescriptions.

- 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 pharmacist scan recommend over-the-counter medications.

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 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.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.