Medication History Pharmacy Technician

Sentara Health•Hampton, VA

21h•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 position (40 hours/wk) with evening, 12-hour rotating shifts, including holiday rotation. The schedule rotates between working Monday/Tuesday, then Friday/Saturday/Sunday, then Wednesday/Thursday. 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, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. It offers 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 a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years, offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. Sentara Health has a workforce of close to 30,000 members and has been nominated 'Employer of Choice' for over ten years, and recognized by U.S. News and World Report as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and operates as 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