Pharmacy Technician - Medication History Tech
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Pharmacy Tech II (Medication History Technician) for our Inpatient/ED team at Martha Jefferson Hospital. This role performs the technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. The Pharmacy Tech II demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area, with the ability to work independently in defined areas of pharmacy practice competently. They assume local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced clinical job positions and participate in the training of new employees. Key duties include filling and delivering medications, ensuring adequate supplies, triaging and escalating issues outside the scope of practice, using appropriate systems for patient information, maintaining quality assurance, and operating pharmacy equipment appropriately. The role also involves participation in clinical initiatives to continuously improve patient care and training in an advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician job function. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
- CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Required)
- 2 Years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Medication History Experience (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- 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
- Participates in the training of new employees
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
- Annual discretionary bonus may be possible if eligibility criteria are met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
