Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician

Banner Pharmacy Services-posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Casa Grande, AZ
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As an Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for speaking with patients who are going to be admitted to the hospital about the medications they are taking at home. It is expected that you are able to look at medication bottles and correctly interpret the directions, correctly identify unlabeled tablets or capsules, discuss any inconsistencies with the patient and/or research issues with a pharmacist, the patient's family or outside pharmacies. You will build an accurate medication list and enter appropriate notes in Cerner with a goal of developing an accurate medication list in Cerner for use by the nurses and physicians during a patient's stay and to help ensure a safe discharge to home. Your schedule will be 12PM-10:30PM 10 hour shifts, with every other weekend and rotating holidays required.

  • Identifies and prioritizes patients according to need for medication history collection.
  • Interviews patients to collect the medication history, asking pertinent questions to ensure capture of all prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal/dietary supplements.
  • Documents medication history and allergies in the electronic health record according to established procedures.
  • Tracks history collection through intervention documentation and notifies proper hospital staff of medication history completion.
  • Follows procedure for infection control, safe patient practices, and interpreter services.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all policies, laws, and regulations.
  • Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks.
  • Assumes the duties of the Acute Pharmacy Technician when needed, including preparing, charging and crediting medications, restocking automated dispensing technology, and compounding specialty medications.
  • Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice.
  • Minimum of two years pharmacy technician experience.
  • Knowledge of brand/generic names of drugs, including OTC's and their strengths/uses.
  • Knowledge of herbal/dietary supplements and their strengths/uses.
  • Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator.
  • Strong customer service focus and exceptional communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, prioritization capabilities, superior problem-solving skills, and ability to multi-task.
  • Knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications, and Automated dispensing systems.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.
  • Possession of an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintenance of the card for the duration of employment.
  • Signing of an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.
  • Previous community pharmacy technician experiences.
  • Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
  • UP TO A $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
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