Pharmacy Technician

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Part Time Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy technicians assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines. The major job responsibilities include:

• Batch preparations
• New dose preparation
• Stock preparations
• Pyxis functions
• Maintenance of assigned areas
• Liaison activities
• Medication distribution process
• Departmental service requirements

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 15 months of hire.

Licensure:

The WV Pharmacy Technician or WV Pharmacy Technician in Training is required before hiring and training begins. For a WV Technician in Training licensee, a test date for national certification must be scheduled within six (6) months of hire. All WV Technician in Training licensees must successfully pass the national certification and complete 960 hours of on-the-job, competency-based education and training to become licensed as a WV Pharmacy Technician within 15 months of hire.

Experience: Satisfactory completion of the on-the-job pharmacy technician training program.

Skills:

Typing proficiency of 30 w.p.m.; basic computer skills; good math skills; above normal motivation; demonstrated ability to assume responsibility; good moral character and integrity; ability to communicate with and present a pleasing personality to the public and the institutional staff.