Medication History Technician — Clinical Pharmacy Support

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Medication History Technician to join our team. The position involves rotating shifts with 8-hour duties and one weekend rotation every 3rd or 4th, under the supervision of licensed pharmacists.

The ideal candidate has a valid pharmacy technician license for the state, with 2 years of pharmacy tech experience and pharmacy certification. Responsibilities include chart review, med history capture, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure

Qualifications

• A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice.
• 2 years of Pharmacy Tech experience.
• Pharmacy Certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently defined areas of pharmacy practice competently.
• Assumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced clinical job positions.
• 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.

Job description

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Medication History Technician to join our team. The position involves rotating shifts with 8-hour duties and one weekend rotation every 3rd or 4th, under the supervision of licensed pharmacists.

The ideal candidate has a valid pharmacy technician license for the state, with 2 years of pharmacy tech experience and pharmacy certification. Responsibilities include chart review, med history capture, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure