Pharmacy Technician

4 weeks ago


Fairmont, West Virginia, United States WVU Medicine Full time

We are seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our team in an inpatient setting. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in assisting pharmacists with various tasks, including preparing medications, delivering medications, and ordering drug supplies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Reads physicians' orders and prepares medications for dispensing
  • Delivers medications to patient care areas according to schedule
  • Accurately prepares and delivers controlled substances to patients and maintains necessary records
  • Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications
  • Lables products appropriately
  • Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation
  • Performs initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on weight and age
  • Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements
  • Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas
  • Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual
  • Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Registration with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except Pennsylvania)
  • National certification within 15 months of hire by completing an approved national certification exam (PTCB or EXCPT)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associates degree or post-high school education in a science field of study
  • Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program
  • Six months of pharmacy technician experience

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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