WVU Medicine
Operations Pharmacy Technician II
Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. An Operations Pharmacy Technician II can only perform some aspects of drug distribution and preparation including assisting training of Operations Pharmacy Technician I. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist. Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. One of the following: Nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) AND Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician upon hire (except PA). OR Two (2) years of pharmacy technician or healthcare experience AND Be Nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) within 15 months of hire Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy within 15 months of hire (except PA). Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except PA). 3. If employed in Maryland, national certifications are waived. Preferred Qualifications: 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 by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or EXCPT upon hire. Core Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for preparing unit-dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies. 2. Reads physician orders/prescriptions 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. Communicates with patients or caregivers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pick up, or shipment of medication. 5. Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains all necessary records. 6. Takes inventory and analyzes patient-care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory. 7. Accurately prepares non-intravenous medications, including oral solutions / suspensions for pediatric patients. 8. Labels parenteral / Prescription products appropriately. 9. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation. 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: Only pharmacists can receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or prescribers' authorized designees. (This refers primarily to 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 pharmacist can recommend over-the-counter medications. Physical Requirements: 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: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 232 WVUH Retail Pharmacy MCP 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.
Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. An Operations Pharmacy Technician II can only perform some aspects of drug distribution and preparation including assisting training of Operations Pharmacy Technician I. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist. Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. One of the following: Nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) AND Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician upon hire (except PA). OR Two (2) years of pharmacy technician or healthcare experience AND Be Nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) within 15 months of hire Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy within 15 months of hire (except PA). Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except PA). 3. If employed in Maryland, national certifications are waived. Preferred Qualifications: 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 by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or EXCPT upon hire. Core Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for preparing unit-dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies. 2. Reads physician orders/prescriptions 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. Communicates with patients or caregivers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pick up, or shipment of medication. 5. Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains all necessary records. 6. Takes inventory and analyzes patient-care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory. 7. Accurately prepares non-intravenous medications, including oral solutions / suspensions for pediatric patients. 8. Labels parenteral / Prescription products appropriately. 9. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation. 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: Only pharmacists can receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or prescribers' authorized designees. (This refers primarily to 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 pharmacist can recommend over-the-counter medications. Physical Requirements: 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: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 232 WVUH Retail Pharmacy MCP 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.