Clinical ED Pharmacy Technician – Medication History Expert

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician to support clinical pharmacy care delivery in Virginia Beach, VA. This full-time role involves obtaining medication histories in the ED and coordinating with pharmacies, PCPs, and nursing homes to ensure accurate patient records.

The position requires a Virginia Pharmacy Tech License and a CPhT license, with 2 years of pharmacy experience and ED history experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Certification/Licensure 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medication history

Pharmacy technician

Emergency Department

Education

High School Diploma

Virginia Pharmacy Tech License

CPhT License

Tools

Epic

Job description

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician to support clinical pharmacy care delivery in Virginia Beach, VA. This full-time role involves obtaining medication histories in the ED and coordinating with pharmacies, PCPs, and nursing homes to ensure accurate patient records.

The position requires a Virginia Pharmacy Tech License and a CPhT license, with 2 years of pharmacy experience and ED history experience preferred.