City/State
Chesapeake, VA
Work Shift
Multiple shifts available
Overview:
Sentara Specialty and Ambulatory Pharmacy is Hosting a Hiring Event for Pharmacy Tech Openings!
Please RSVP here
When: Tuesday January 13th from 10am-2pm
Where: Sentara Enterprises 535 Independence Parkway, Suite 500 Chesapeake VA, 23320
What to Bring: Resume and Pharmacy Tech License (Virginia State and CPhT)
What we are looking for: Specialty Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Navigators (See below for more details on each job)
****Specialty Pharmacy Technician****
Location: Onsite- Chesapeake, VA 23320
Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
Shift: Rotating Days shift
Hours: 8am-5pm / 8:30am-5:30pm
Sign on Bonus for Eligible Applicants
The Specialty Pharmacy Tech performs care delivery and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
- 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
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
- A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Certification/Licensure
- Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
- CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Preferred)
Experience
- Minimum of 6 months of Pharmacy Tech Experience (Required)
****Pharmacy Navigator****
Location: Hybrid*
Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
Hours: 7:30am-4pm / 8am-4:30pm
* Training will be on site in Chesapeake, VA. Position will require regular travel to Local Sentara Medical Groups in Hampton Roads, VA.
The Pharmacy Navigator guides specialty pharmacy patients through every step of their medication journey. They coordinate refills and deliveries, monitor adherence, and help resolve insurance or financial challenges. Working closely with pharmacists, prescribers, and clinic staff, they address patient concerns quickly and efficiently. By coordinating across the care team, they ensure patients receive seamless, personalized support throughout their treatment.
- Deliver exceptional, personalized care to specialty pharmacy patients, providing a full suite of medication management services.
- Collaborate seamlessly with clinic and ambulatory care teams, supporting patients both in-person and over the phone.
- Educate prospective and current patients on the benefits of the preferred specialty pharmacy and its impact on care outcomes.
- Support outpatient retail and specialty prescription needs, including managing refills and ensuring medication adherence.
- Monitor patients’ medication regimens through outbound check-ins and coordinate timely refills.
- Identify medications requiring special handling or storage, such as hazardous or refrigerated drugs.
- Respond to, resolve, and triage inbound patient and provider inquiries.
- Address insurance-related issues, including prior authorizations (PAs), and assist patients with financial assistance programs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in all required systems and tracking mechanisms.
- Manage and organize patient and operational data using relevant database applications.
- Apply insights from patient interactions and operational observations to improve workflow, productivity, and quality of service.
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Certification/Licensure
- Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
- CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Required)
Experience
- 3 Years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)
Benefits: 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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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.