Pharmacy Technician

Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, performs various duties in Pharmacy department including transcribing physician's written orders; delivering requested medications to nursing stations and other hospital departments; charging replacement vouchers, filling medication bags, replacing floor stock and prepares IV admixtures; and maintaining pharmacy workroom in clean and orderly condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

3. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous experience with pharmaceutical products and distribution.

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.

1. Fills medication orders and carts for distribution to patient floors; exchanges medication from carts on a daily basis.

2. Prepackages special medications into unit-dose form with pharmacists verification; packages tablets, liquids, and suppositories in proper dosage form with accurate documentation.

3. Delivers medications and intravenous solutions to nursing stations and other departments as necessary; collects discontinued and expired medications from carts. Accurately delivers medication to pharmacy automated med stations.

4. Refills automated dispensing device as appropriate. Troubleshoots problems with devices as needed. Distributes requested patient medications to Emergency Room, Outpatient Department, surgery after verification for accuracy by Staff Pharmacist; obtains distilled water and other supplies from various departments; and maintains records regarding distribution of medications. Complete reports as needed.

5. Processes discharges and transfers upon receipt.

6. Accurately charges and credits patient medication(s), including controlled substance administration records in a timely manner.

7. Maintains adequate level of medications and supplies in main pharmacy workroom; replenishes shelves and drawers with tablets, capsules, liquids, injections, opthalmics, antacids, and suppositories; and prepares list of specific medications used to prepare and fill patient medications.

8. Answers telephone calls for medications; Relays messages to appropriate individual in pharmacy department.

9. Transfers patient medication file to separate file after discharge, credits unused medication, and charges used medication according to pharmacy procedures.

10. Maintains pharmacy in a clean and orderly condition; cleans and dusts shelves, washes, and cleans refrigerators and other departmental equipment.

11. Assists in preparing orders for storeroom supplies; unpacks and stores supplies in proper location.

12. Inspects pharmacy stock for expirations or improper packaging. Completes all assigned medication storage area inspections.

13. Complies with all departmental policies and procedures as well as hospital wide and departmental Infection Control standards.

14. Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile preparations using proper aseptic technique (including parenteral nutrition) accurately. Complies with U.S.P. 797 regulations for preparing intravenous admixtures, completes quality assurance activities, cleans IV hoods and documents all required activities.

15. Accurately calculates pharmaceutical doses and works with multiple units of measure in the routine preparation of medications/solutions.

16. Maintains technician registration and competency documentation.

17. Conducts quality monitors, collects data, and completes documentation as required. Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately.

18. Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees and students.

19. Utilizes pharmacy automation that includes performing Pyxis filling processes, generates reports, reconciles discrepencies, delivers medications and process returns. Serves as a Pyxis trouble shooter with patient care areas as needed. Accurately accesses controlled medications from the C II – safe for Pyxis delivery.

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.

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 40 lbs. and must be able to carry up to 25 lbs.

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.

1. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (e.g., chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needle or other sharp items.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to use computers and software applications.

2. Knowledge of drugs, drugs dosing, side effects, indications, contraindications and proper administration preferred.

3. Knowledge of rules, policies and regulations related to the disbursal of pharmaceutical drugs preferred.

4. Must be able to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

5. Must be polite and respectful when communicating with staff, physicians, patients and families. Must approach interpersonal relations in a positive manner.

6. Must demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of department or hospital in regard to changes in work volume, planned change, scheduling changes and emergency call-backs (i.e. weather or disaster).

7. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and place high emphasis on customer service.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center:

230 WMCH Pharmacy

Address:

601 Colliers WayWeirtonWest 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.