WVU Medicine Golisano Children's
Specialist Pharmacy Technician IV Room/Peri-operative Services
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
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Key Responsibilities
Assist in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
Prepare sterile products and chemotherapy, be responsible for controlled substance distribution, or other specialized duties within the pharmacy.
Function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Minimum Qualifications (West Virginia)
High school diploma or Equivalent.
Technicians registered with the state after June 30, 2014 must be nationally certified within 15 months of hire by completing an approved national certification exam (PTCB or EXCPT).
Must be registered with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except Pennsylvania).
Minimum Qualifications (Maryland)
High school diploma or Equivalent.
Must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician upon hire.
May be enrolled in the GRMC Pharmacy Technician Training Program and must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
Six months of pharmacy technician experience.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for reading physicians’ orders, preparing medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies for various patient‑care units.
Read physician's orders and prepare medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for all patient populations.
Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
Interpret lists and use this information to replenish patient’s medications and deliver contents to patient care areas according to schedule.
Accurately prepare and deliver controlled substances to patients and maintain all necessary records.
Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
Label products appropriately.
Perform arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
Perform initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on weight and age.
Perform in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.
Prepare and label prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements; maintain related records.
Maintain inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
Answer telephone and channel calls to appropriate individuals.
Ensure that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.
Assist in the preparation of sterile parenteral products under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Accurately prepare intravenous admixtures, including dilutions for pediatric patients, other injectable preparations, and sterile irrigating solutions using aseptic technique.
Accurately enter information related to parenteral admixtures and other injectable products in Pharmacy IV Computer Systems.
Manage controlled substances for the health-system.
Physical Requirements
Walk and stand or sit for long periods of time while performing the duties of this position.
Be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
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.
Other Information
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Evening (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
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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.
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Specialist Pharmacy Technician IV Room/Peri-operative Services
role at
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's
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.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
Prepare sterile products and chemotherapy, be responsible for controlled substance distribution, or other specialized duties within the pharmacy.
Function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Minimum Qualifications (West Virginia)
High school diploma or Equivalent.
Technicians registered with the state after June 30, 2014 must be nationally certified within 15 months of hire by completing an approved national certification exam (PTCB or EXCPT).
Must be registered with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except Pennsylvania).
Minimum Qualifications (Maryland)
High school diploma or Equivalent.
Must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician upon hire.
May be enrolled in the GRMC Pharmacy Technician Training Program and must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
Six months of pharmacy technician experience.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for reading physicians’ orders, preparing medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies for various patient‑care units.
Read physician's orders and prepare medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for all patient populations.
Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
Interpret lists and use this information to replenish patient’s medications and deliver contents to patient care areas according to schedule.
Accurately prepare and deliver controlled substances to patients and maintain all necessary records.
Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
Label products appropriately.
Perform arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
Perform initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on weight and age.
Perform in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.
Prepare and label prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements; maintain related records.
Maintain inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
Answer telephone and channel calls to appropriate individuals.
Ensure that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.
Assist in the preparation of sterile parenteral products under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Accurately prepare intravenous admixtures, including dilutions for pediatric patients, other injectable preparations, and sterile irrigating solutions using aseptic technique.
Accurately enter information related to parenteral admixtures and other injectable products in Pharmacy IV Computer Systems.
Manage controlled substances for the health-system.
Physical Requirements
Walk and stand or sit for long periods of time while performing the duties of this position.
Be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
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.
Other Information
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Evening (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
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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.
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