Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History Technician

Sentara Health Plans; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History Technician to support clinical pharmacy care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role requires advanced technical skills, independence in defined areas, and contributing to patient safety by accurately compiling medication histories.

Requirements include a valid Pharmacy Technician license in the practicing state, at least 2 years of experience, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Pharmacy Technician license valid in state of practice.
• 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Fills and delivers medications under supervision.
• Assures adequate supplies and participates in training of new employees.
• Triages questions outside technician scope and escalates when needed.
• Uses systems for processing patient information and maintains quality assurance.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Pharmacy Technician license

Clinical pharmacy support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

## Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History TechnicianApply: On-Site: Charlottesville, VA: Full time: Posted Today: JR-106631**City/State**Charlottesville, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:**# **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* 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* A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice # **Education*** High School Graduate# # **Certification/Licensure** Pharmacy Technician license - Pharmacy Technician license valid in state(s) of practice # **Experience*** 2 years of experience (required)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. **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 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.