Clinical Pharmacy Tech II - Medication History (ED)

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician II to support ED medication histories and inpatient pharmacy operations.

Under licensed pharmacist supervision, you will collect medication histories, contact pharmacies, and assist with filling and delivering meds, with weekend and holiday rotation. This role emphasizes patient interaction and accuracy in a collaborative clinical team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Virginia Pharmacy Tech License required.
• CPhT license through NHA or PTCB required.
• 2 years of pharmacy experience required.
• ED medication history experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in ED to obtain medications history from patients.
• Discuss current meds with patient or caregiver.
• Call pharmacies and providers to gather additional history.
• Fill and deliver medications under supervision when needed.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Ensure adequate supplies for continuous patient care.
• Escalate questions outside technician scope to licensed staff.
• Utilize systems to process patient information accurately.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Patient communication

Medication history collection

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician II to support ED medication histories and inpatient pharmacy operations.

Under licensed pharmacist supervision, you will collect medication histories, contact pharmacies, and assist with filling and delivering meds, with weekend and holiday rotation. This role emphasizes patient interaction and accuracy in a collaborative clinical team.