Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History Technician

Sentara Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support clinical pharmacy care delivery under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role emphasizes independent task ownership and accurate medication filling within a busy hospital setting.

The position requires a valid Pharmacy Technician license, at least 2 years of experience, and strong QA practices. Expect to work First (Days) shift with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Under supervision, performs technician responsibilities in clinical pharmacy care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Performs the technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
• Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner.
• Triages and escalates questions or issues outside the technician’s scope of practice as needed.
• Uses appropriate systems for processing patient information and maintains quality assurance per regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the training of new employees.
• Operates pharmacy equipment and supports clinical initiatives to improve patient care.

Skills

Advanced technical skills

Independent work

Training new employees

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Quality assurance

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Pharmacy software

Pharmacy equipment

Job description

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

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 ifestablished 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.

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.