Pharmacy Technician - Medication History Technician, Full-Time

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc at Careplex, Hampton, VA, is seeking a Pharmacy Tech II- Clinical for a full-time role with rotating 12-hour and 10-hour shifts. You will perform technician duties in clinical pharmacy care under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or practitioner.

Responsibilities include obtaining ED medication histories, discussing current medications with patients, and coordinating with pharmacies and PCPs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Virginia Pharmacy Tech License required.
• CPhT License (NHA or PTCB) required.
• 2 years of pharmacy experience required.
• Emergency Department medication history experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in ED to get medication history from patients.
• Discuss with patient or caregiver what meds the patient is currently on.
• Call pharmacies, PCPs, and nursing homes to gather additional med history.
• May work in central Pharmacy (filling meds, delivery of meds).
• Participate in training of new employees.
• Fill and deliver medications under supervision of a pharmacist/licensed practitioner.
• Ensure adequate supplies for continuous patient care.
• Triages and escalates questions outside the technician scope as needed.
• Use appropriate systems for processing patient information.
• Maintain quality assurance per department and legal requirements.
• Operate pharmacy equipment appropriately.
• Participate in clinical initiatives to improve patient care.
• Training in advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician roles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medication history

Pharmacy tech duties

Communication with patients

Epic system

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic system

Hospital systems

Job description

Location: Careplex, Hampton, VA

Full Time

Rotating Shifts: 12 hour shifts on weekdays (1200 noon - Midnight)

10 hour shifts on weekends (1100-2130)

Every other weekend

2 holidays a year (1 summer, 1 winter)

Work M-T, Off W-Th, Work F-Su, Off M-T, Work W-Th, Off F-Su

The Pharmacy Tech II- Clinical performs the technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.

• Work in ED to get medication history from patients

• Discuss with patient or anyone with patient what meds patient currently is on

• Call pharmacies, PCP, Nursing home to gather additional med history if needed

• May also work in central Pharmacy (Filling meds, delivery of meds)

• 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

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 of Pharmacy Experience (Required)

• Emergency Department Medication History Experience (Preferred)

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