What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech II - Clinical (Medication History Technician) position at Sentara Health?
City/State
Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift
Rotating
Overview:
Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician II for the Emergency Department at Virginia Beach General Hospital.
Location: Virginia Beach General Hospital- Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Full Time (40 Hours/wk)
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days/Evening, 8 hour shifts
Hours: 1pm-930pm*
Two weekend shifts per month & Holiday Rotation required
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift
Rotating
Overview:
Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician II for the Emergency Department at Virginia Beach General Hospital.
Location: Virginia Beach General Hospital- Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Full Time (40 Hours/wk)
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days/Evening, 8 hour shifts
Hours: 1pm-930pm*
Two weekend shifts per month & Holiday Rotation required
- Hours may vary outside of listed hours to meet Pharmacy staffing needs
- 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
- 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)
- Emergency Department Medication History Experience (Preferred)
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- 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
As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Salary : $5,250