Medication History Technician

Medication History Pharmacy Technician

Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician for the Emergency Department at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

Location: Norfolk General Hospital-Norfolk, VA

Status: Full Time (40 Hours/wk)

Shift: 10 hour shifts

Hours: Rotating 0630-1700, 0800-1830, 1030-2100

Weekends: Every 4th weekend

Holiday rotation required

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)

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 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

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.