Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History Technician

Sentara Health•Williamsburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician at Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. The Pharmacy Tech performs care delivery and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. This role primarily involves working in the Emergency Department to gather medication history from patients, discussing current medications with patients or their companions, and contacting pharmacies, PCPs, or nursing homes for additional medication history. The technician may also work in the central Pharmacy, filling and delivering medications. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is a Certified Primary Stroke Center with 145 licensed beds, featuring the latest healthcare technologies, and offering a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care, advanced imaging, and “smart” operating rooms. The hospital has achieved Magnet® recognition for excellence in nursing. 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. It offers 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 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, prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its almost 30,000-member workforce, and is 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

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