What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication History Technician position at Sentara Health?
Sentara Healthcare is hiring a Medication History Technician at Sentara Leigh in Norfolk, VA.
Rotating Shift- 8-930 am start- 8 hour shifts. One weekend rotation every 3rd or 4th
Preferred experience and/or qualifications: prior inpatient or hospital experience preferred.
- Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently defined areas of pharmacy practice competently
- Assumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced clinical job positions
- 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
Required:
- A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice
- 2 years of Pharmacy Tech experience
- Pharmacy Certification
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
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Keywords: Pharmacy Technician. Medication History Tech. Medication.