Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II (Flexi)

Sentara Healthcare

Norfolk (VA)

Hybrid

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a PRN/Flexi Pharmacy Technician II for the Outpatient Pharmacy 'Meds to Beds' program at Norfolk General Hospital. This role involves consulting with patients on medication needs while ensuring quality care.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and a Virginia Pharmacy Tech License, alongside 2 years of pharmacy experience. Join us to enhance patient transitions from hospital to home.

Qualifications

A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice.
2 years of pharmacy experience required.
CPhT License received through NHA or PTCB is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Consult patients about their medication needs before discharge.
Coordinate payment transactions for medications and equipment.
Ensure availability of adequate supplies for patient care.

Skills

Advanced technical skills

Ability to work independently

Training in advanced Specialist Pharmacy Technician functions

Quality assurance maintenance

Medication dispensing under supervision

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Rotating

Overview

Sentara is hiring a PRN/Flexi Pharmacy Technician II for our Outpatient Pharmacy "Meds to Beds" Program at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

Location: Norfolk General Hospital- Norfolk, VA

Status: Flexi / PRN (8 hrs/week with opportunities to pick up additional hours)

Shift: Rotating 8 hr Shifts

Hours: 8:45am-7:15pm

Occasional Saturdays and Holidays

Sentara To Home pharmacies are designed to help patients transition to home by assisting with medication needs before leaving the hospital. The program is designed to make the transition to home as simple and convenient as possible for patients and their families.

At Sentara To Home, medications, home medical equipment, and other healthcare needs can be provided to be prepared after discharge.

The Pharmacy Tech II: transition specialist that consults with patients about what they will need to have a successful recovery once leaving the hospital. Prior to the day of your discharge, the transition specialist will visit the patient's hospital room to discuss medication needs and self-care requirements. The transition specialist pharmacy technician will arrange for these purchases and coordinate any payment transactions at the bedside and discharge medications and home medical equipment can be delivered to the hospital room before leaving.

The pharmacy tech performs the technician responsibilities in specialized areas of pharmacy practice under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.

Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area
Demonstrates the ability to competently work independently in defined specialized areas of pharmacy practice
Training in an advanced Specialist Pharmacy Technician job functions
Assumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced specialist job positions
Participates in the training of new employees
Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner as required by specialty position
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
Training in an advanced Specialist Pharmacy Technician job functions
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice.

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 Pharmacy Experience (Required)
Transition Care Coordination, Case Management, Discharge Planning, Meds to Beds, Pharmacy to Home experience (Preferred)

Benefits

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

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

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.

Remote Work Eligibility