Certified Pharmacy Technician Med Rec Specialist - FSED

OhioHealth•Westerville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, casual (as-needed) specialist position is based at the Westerville Medical Campus and helps cover staffing gaps on the team. The specialist works in the emergency department, collecting patient information for medication reconciliations. Previous experience is required for this specialist role. The position obtains and documents accurate medication histories for patients pending admission from the emergency department or other hospital areas. It supports pharmacists by collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for patient care, medication-use review, and departmental management; identifying patients who may need medication or device education; monitoring medication therapy; and helping prevent medication misadventures. The specialist communicates with patients, families, healthcare team members, and outside information or service providers, and approaches patient responsibilities with care. The role requires completion of applicable specialty competency programs and ongoing training, knowledge of relevant system and local policies and procedures, and effective coaching and feedback for associates in the area of specialty. Responsibilities are performed with attention to safety, quality, and efficiency and in keeping with OhioHealth’s Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship. The job profile is an overview rather than an exhaustive list, and responsibilities may change.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or foreign-school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Previous experience is required for the specialist position.
High-school-level skills and good communication skills, including ability to gather and interpret data when information or problems are not difficult or complex.
Ability to exchange information and explain instructions or procedures to employees, patients, and others.
Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and trade and generic drug names.
Detail-oriented.
Works well in an interdisciplinary team.
Adaptable.
Understand the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications used to treat common disease states.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document accurate medication histories, including for patients pending admission from the emergency department or other hospital areas.
Assist pharmacists in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, medication-use review, and departmental management.
Help identify patients who desire or require education to optimize use of medications, equipment, and devices.
Assist pharmacists in monitoring medication therapy.
Participate in pharmacy department processes to prevent medication misadventures.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and external people who provide information or services that facilitate patient care.
Solve problems commonly encountered in the work.
Display a caring attitude toward patients in all aspects of job responsibilities.
Understand and follow system and local policies and standard operating procedures applicable to the specialty, keeping up with updates and changes.
Provide support and feedback to individuals in the area of specialty through effective coaching.
Complete specialty competency programs and ongoing designated training applicable at the system and local-campus levels.
Conduct essential responsibilities consistently with OhioHealth’s Core Values and with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.