Medication History Pharmacy Technician

Sentara Hospitals • Hampton, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician for the Emergency Department at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA. This is a Full Time (40 Hours/wk) position with evening, 12-hour rotating shifts, including holiday rotation. The schedule rotates between working Monday/Tuesday, then Friday/Saturday/Sunday, then Wednesday/Thursday, with corresponding days off. Hours may vary to meet staffing needs. The Pharmacy Tech II- Clinical performs technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. Sentara CarePlex Hospital is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility and Certified Primary Stroke Center, offering specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. It is also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce of almost 30,000 members, committed to improving health every day, and operates a tobacco-free environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
• CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Required)
• 2 Years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Department Medication History Experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Work in ED to get medication history from patients
• Discuss with patient or anyone with patient what meds patient currently is on
• Call pharmacies, PCP, Nursing home to gather additional med history if needed
• May also work in central Pharmacy (Filling meds, delivery of meds)
• Participates in the training of new employees
• Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as needed
• Uses appropriate systems for processing patient information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Participates in clinical initiatives to continuously improve patient care
• Training in an advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician job function
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees