UHC - Pharm Tech (PRN)

This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include preparation and packaging of medications, distribution of medications, supplies and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, ensuring medications are in date and secure, keeping appropriate records and documentation, submitting charges/credits.

About the role

This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include preparation and packaging of medications, distribution of medications, supplies and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, ensuring medications are in date and secure, keeping appropriate records and documentation, submitting charges/credits.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and packages medication dosage forms for oral, ophthalmic, topical, and rectal administration for patient use.
• Maintains accurate dispensing records for controlled substances and other medications, supplies and equipment.
• Maintains efficient area operations and resolves problems to ensure optimal customer service.
• Works under the direction of a licensed pharmacist in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintains appropriate medication, equipment and supplies inventory levels to minimize delays in customer service.
• Under the direction of a pharmacist, inspects medication areas and maintains storage standards set forth by the Joint Commission and other health regulatory agencies.
• Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the area and anywhere medications are stored.
• Interacts with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
• Attends department-sponsored continuing education programs.
• Satisfies training and education requirements.
• Complies with all rules and regulation of the hospital and pharmacy department.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates confidentiality.
• Demonstrates professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Pharmacy Technician Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License through Maryland Board of Pharmacy OH: Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy PA: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy WV: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon hire.

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 all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares and packages medication dosage forms for oral, ophthalmic, topical, and rectal administration for patient use.
• Maintains accurate dispensing records for controlled substances and other medications, supplies and equipment.
• Maintains efficient area operations and resolves problems to ensure optimal customer service.
• Works under the direction of a licensed pharmacist in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintains appropriate medication, equipment and supplies inventory levels to minimize delays in customer service.
• Under the direction of a pharmacist, inspects medication areas and maintains storage standards set forth by the Joint Commission and other health regulatory agencies.
• Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the area and anywhere medications are stored.
• Interacts with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
• Attends department-sponsored continuing education programs.
• Satisfies training and education requirements.
• Complies with all rules and regulation of the hospital and pharmacy department.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates confidentiality.
• Demonstrates professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to effectively handle stress. Must have visual and hearing capabilities sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication.

Skills And Abilities

Should have basic knowledge of the metric system and possess good math skills. Should be familiar with pharmacy terminology.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center 230 UHC Pharmacy Address 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport 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.