Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician for the Emergency Department at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

Location: Norfolk General Hospital- Norfolk, VA

Status: Full Time (40 Hours/wk)

Shift: 10 hour shifts

Hours: Rotating 0630-1700, 0800-1830, 1030-2100

Weekends: Every 4th weekend

Holiday rotation required

The Pharmacy Tech II- Clinical performs the technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery 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 (Required)

• Emergency Department Medication History Experience (Preferred)

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