Medication History Pharmacy Technician II

City/State Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift Multiple shifts available

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

• 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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 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
  • 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

  Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce.

  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:
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