What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication History Pharmacy Technician position at Sentara Health?
Physical Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular-Full time
Shift: Rotating
Posted Date: April 7, 2026
Job Overview
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
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure
Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Required)
Experience
2 Years of Pharmacy Experience (Preferred)
Emergency Department Medication History Experience (Preferred)
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About Us
Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission – “we improve health every day.” Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet® recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), “Best Employer for Veterans” (2022, 2023), and “Best Employer for Women” (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health’s “Top 15 Health Systems” (2021, 2018).
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