Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History Technician

Sentara Hospitals • 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 an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce of almost 30,000 members, committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. It 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees