Medication History Technician

City/StateCharlottesville, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara is hiring a Medication History Technician for our Inpatient team at Martha Jefferson HospitalLocation: Charlottesville, VAStatus: Full Time (40 Hours/wk)Shift: Days/Evening (11 hour shifts / 7 Days in 2 week period)Hours: 9am-8pm*Every Other Weekend & Holiday RotationHours may vary outside of listed hours to meet Pharmacy staffing needsThe 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.Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work areaDemonstrates the ability to work independently defined areas of pharmacy practice competentlyAssumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced clinical job positionsParticipates 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 function In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assignedA pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practiceEducationHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCertification/LicensureVirginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Required)Experience2 Years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)Medication History Experience (Preferred)Keywords: Pharmacy Tech, PTCB, NHA, Medication, Pharmacy, Inpatient, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician, Compounding, Pharmacy Tech, Epic, Hospital, Medication History TechBenefits: 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 metSentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.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.