Pharmacy Tech - HIMG Infusion Pharmacy (Full Time) - 7070-102

Pharmacy Technician

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full time pharmacy tech for the HIMG Infusion Pharmacy. Pharmacy technicians under the supervision of licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians will function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines. The major job responsibilities of this position are batch preparations; new dose preparation; stock preparations; pyxis functions; maintenance of assigned areas; liaison activities; medication distribution process; and 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 (e.g. PTCB, etc.) must be scheduled within six (6) months of hire for within seven (7) months of hire if national certification not possessed at hire. Any necessary subsequent scheduling of the national certification exam must be rescheduled within 90 days of the previous exam. All WV Technician in Training licensees must have successfully passed the national certification, cleared the background check and completed 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; ability to acquire the appropriate knowledge and skills required.