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Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Technician for the Emergency Department at RMH in Harrisonburg, VA.

Location: Sentara RMH- Harrisonburg, VA

Status: Full Time (36 Hours/wk)

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days/Evening, 12 hour shifts

Hours: 10:00 am- 10:30 pm*

Every Third Weekend & Holiday Rotation required

*Hours may vary outside of listed hours to meet Pharmacy staffing needs

The Pharmacy Tech performs care delivery and dispensing 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 (Preferred)

• Emergency Department Medication History Experience (Preferred)

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Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

•A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years

•Free and convenient parking

•Collaboration and shared governance

•CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital

•EAP – 24 x 7

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.