Medication History Technician- FLEXI
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City/State Suffolk, VAOverviewWork Shift Rotating (United States of America)As an integral member of the healthcare team, the Medication History Technician is responsible for collecting an accurate medication and allergy history for admitted patients in the Emergency Department and/or inpatient units. Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, family members, retail pharmacy, nursing home documentation/staff, and any other available resources. The accurate home list will be documented in eCare to be used by physicians and other healthcare providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during admission and post-discharge. The technician will communicate pertinent information (i.e. medications that need to be clarified with the physician and/or other healthcare providers) to the supervising pharmacist.VA OR NC Pharmacy Technician Registration Number1 Year Pharmacy Technician, pharmacy retail experience preferred.This position will require two 4-hour shifts at Sentara BelleHarbour and one weekend a month at Sentara Obici Hospital.Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!Keywords: Indeed, Talroo-Allied Health, Monster, pharmacyJob SummaryAs an integral member of the healthcare team, the Medication History Technician is responsible for collecting an accurate medication and allergy history for admitted patients in the Emergency Department and/or inpatient units. Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, family members, retail pharmacy, nursing home documentation/staff, and any other available resources. The accurate home list will be documented in eCare to be used by physicians and other healthcare providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during admission and post-discharge. The technician will communicate pertinent information (i.e. medications that need to be clarified with the physician and/or other healthcare providers) to the supervising pharmacist.VA OR NC Pharmacy Technician Registration Number1 Year Pharmacy Technician, pharmacy retail experience preferred.Qualifications:HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Certifications - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) - Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)Pharmacy TechnicianSkillsCommunication, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, MathematicsSentara Healthcare 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.Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.