Pharmacy Tech II - Clinical (Medication History Technician)

Job Overview

Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician II for the Emergency Department at Virginia Beach General Hospital.

Location: Virginia Beach General Hospital- Virginia Beach, VA

Status: Full Time (40 Hours/wk)

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days/Evening, 8 hour shifts

Hours: 1pm-930pm*

Two weekend shifts per month & Holiday Rotation required

• 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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About Us

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission – “we improve health every day.” Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), “Best Employer for Veterans” (2022, 2023), and “Best Employer for Women” (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health’s “Top 15 Health Systems” (2021, 2018).

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