Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History Technician

Sentara Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Educational assistance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Sentara Health in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform technician responsibilities under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role requires a Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice and 2 years of experience.

The position offers a first shift (Days) with competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits. A high school diploma is required, and the company emphasizes quality assurance and patient care continuity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
• Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area.
• Fills and delivers medications under supervision and ensures adequate supplies for patient care.
• Triages and escalates questions outside the technician scope as needed.
• Maintains quality assurance and operates pharmacy equipment correctly.

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Overview

Performs the technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery 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 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
• Participates in clinical initiatives to continuously improve patient care
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Training in an advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician job function
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
• A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Education

• High School Graduate

Certification / Licensure

Pharmacy Technician license - Pharmacy Technician license valid in state(s) of practice

Experience

• 2 years of experience (required)

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $23.50 - $36.36 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health

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 Availability

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.