Pharmacy Technician - Medication History Tech II

Sentara - Digital CWS
Charlottesville, VA

Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician for the Emergency Department at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.

Location: Martha Jefferson Hospital- Charlottesville, VA

Status: Full Time (40 Hours/wk)

Shift: Days/Evening (11 hour shifts / 7 Days in 2 week period)

Hours: 9am-8pm*

Every Other Weekend & Holiday Rotation

*Hours may vary outside of listed hours to meet Pharmacy staffing needs

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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