Pharmacy Tech II - Clinical (Med History Technician)

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician II for Virginia Beach General Hospital.Location: Virginia Beach General Hospital- Virginia Beach, VAStatus: Full Time (40 Hours/wk)Shift: RotatingTwo weekend shifts per month & Holiday Rotation requiredThe 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 patientsDiscuss with patient or anyone with patient what meds patient currently is onCall pharmacies, PCP, Nursing home to gather additional med history if neededMay also work in central Pharmacy (Filling meds, delivery of meds)Participates in the training of new employeesFills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitionerEnsures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient careTriages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as neededUses appropriate systems for processing patient informationEnsures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirementsOperates pharmacy equipment appropriatelyParticipates in clinical initiatives to continuously improve patient careTraining in an advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician job functionIn addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assignedEducationHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCertification/LicensureVirginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Required)Experience2 Years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)Emergency Department Medication History Experience (Preferred)Keywords: Pharmacy Tech, PTCB, NHA, Medication, Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician, Compounding, Epic, Hospital, Medication History Tech, Emergency Department, ED, LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health, , MTM, medication therapy management, brown bag reviewBenefits: 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 – $10,000Pet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.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.