Pharmacy Tech - Clinical (Med History Technician)
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician for Virginia Beach General Hospital. This role involves performing clinical pharmacy care delivery under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. The primary focus will be working in the Emergency Department (ED) to obtain medication histories from patients, discussing current medications with patients or their representatives, and contacting pharmacies, PCPs, or nursing homes to gather additional medication history if needed. The position may also involve working in the central pharmacy, filling and delivering medications, and ensuring adequate supplies for patient care. Additionally, the role includes participating in the training of new employees, triaging and escalating issues outside the technician's scope, using appropriate systems for patient information processing, maintaining quality assurance, operating pharmacy equipment, and participating in clinical initiatives to improve patient care. Training in advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician job functions is also part of the role. 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)
- 2 Years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Department Medication History Experience
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
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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
