Medication History Pharmacy Technician

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift Second (Evenings)

Overview:

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

Location:

Careplex Hospital•

Hampton, VA Status:

Full Time (40 Hours/wk)

Shift:

Evenings, 12 hour shifts, rotating

Hours:

Mon-Fri 12 pm

• 12:30 am; Sat & Sun 11:00 am
• 11:30 pm Holiday rotation required The schedule rotates as follows: Work Mon and Tues Off Wed and Thur Work Fri and Sat and Sun Off Mon and Tues Work Wed and Thur Off Fri and Sat and Sun
• Hours may vary outside of listed hours to meet Pharmacy staffing needs 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)

Keywords:

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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 Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center.

Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!