Medication History Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician for the Emergency Department at RMH in Harrisonburg, VA. Location: Sentara RMH- Harrisonburg, VA Status: Full Time (36 Hours/wk) Shift: Mon-Fri, Days/Evening, 12 hour shifts Hours: 10:00 am- 10:30 pm Every Third Weekend & Holiday Rotation required Hours may vary outside of listed hours to meet Pharmacy staffing needs The Pharmacy Tech performs care delivery and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. 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 In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
- CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Required)
Nice To Haves
- 2 Years of Pharmacy Experience (Preferred)
- 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
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
