West Virginia University Hospital, Inc
Specialist Pharmacy Technician II - Home Infusion
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc, Evansdale, West Virginia, United States
Overview
Welcome! We are considering an opportunity with us. This position 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 operate under the supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard written procedures and guidelines. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: For West Virginia Pharmacy Techs: High school diploma or Equivalent. One of the following: Nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) AND Registered with the applicable 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, AND Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy within 15 months of hire (except PA), OR Registered with the state board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except PA). Must complete job specific competencies or obtain specialty certification within 90 days of hire. For Maryland Pharmacy Techs: High school diploma or Equivalent. Must be registered upon hire with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as Technician; OR Two years of pharmacy technician experience AND nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) within 9 months of hire AND registered with the MDBoard of Pharmacy within 9 months of hire. Must complete job specific competencies or obtain specialty certification within 90 days of hire. PREFERRQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Associates degree OR post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not an all-inclusive list of 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. Understands standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing and dispensing medications. Interprets lists and uses 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 and replenishing inventory. Labels products appropriately. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations in medication and solution preparation. Performs initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on weight and age. Performs in accordance with departmental standards for speed and accuracy. Prepares and labels prepackaged medications and maintains related records. Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas. Answers telephone and routes calls to appropriate personnel. Ensures pharmacy service areas and storage areas are clean and orderly. Assists in training of pharmacy technicians. Certain duties are restricted to pharmacists and must be followed according to state and federal regulations including: receiving oral prescriptions, consulting with prescribers about patients' prescriptions, providing confidential patient information, checking medications before dispensing, and consulting with patients about medication use. Assists with sterile preparation of IV room medications and general maintenance and cleaning of the IV room. Accurately prepares intravenous admixtures and other injectable products using aseptic technique, including pediatric dilutions. Accurately enters information related to parenteral admixtures in Pharmacy IV Computer Systems. 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. Walk, stand, or sit for long periods as required by the role. Lift up to 30 pounds and push up to 50 pounds. Dexterity to finger, handle, and reach. Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered 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 Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center:
255 WVUH Home Infusion Address:
3040 University Ave 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 discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All WVUHS employees and representatives are prohibited from discrimination in employment.
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Welcome! We are considering an opportunity with us. This position 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 operate under the supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard written procedures and guidelines. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: For West Virginia Pharmacy Techs: High school diploma or Equivalent. One of the following: Nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) AND Registered with the applicable 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, AND Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy within 15 months of hire (except PA), OR Registered with the state board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except PA). Must complete job specific competencies or obtain specialty certification within 90 days of hire. For Maryland Pharmacy Techs: High school diploma or Equivalent. Must be registered upon hire with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as Technician; OR Two years of pharmacy technician experience AND nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) within 9 months of hire AND registered with the MDBoard of Pharmacy within 9 months of hire. Must complete job specific competencies or obtain specialty certification within 90 days of hire. PREFERRQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Associates degree OR post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not an all-inclusive list of 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. Understands standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing and dispensing medications. Interprets lists and uses 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 and replenishing inventory. Labels products appropriately. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations in medication and solution preparation. Performs initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on weight and age. Performs in accordance with departmental standards for speed and accuracy. Prepares and labels prepackaged medications and maintains related records. Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas. Answers telephone and routes calls to appropriate personnel. Ensures pharmacy service areas and storage areas are clean and orderly. Assists in training of pharmacy technicians. Certain duties are restricted to pharmacists and must be followed according to state and federal regulations including: receiving oral prescriptions, consulting with prescribers about patients' prescriptions, providing confidential patient information, checking medications before dispensing, and consulting with patients about medication use. Assists with sterile preparation of IV room medications and general maintenance and cleaning of the IV room. Accurately prepares intravenous admixtures and other injectable products using aseptic technique, including pediatric dilutions. Accurately enters information related to parenteral admixtures in Pharmacy IV Computer Systems. 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. Walk, stand, or sit for long periods as required by the role. Lift up to 30 pounds and push up to 50 pounds. Dexterity to finger, handle, and reach. Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered 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 Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center:
255 WVUH Home Infusion Address:
3040 University Ave 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 discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All WVUHS employees and representatives are prohibited from discrimination in employment.
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