Certified Pharmacy Technician: Medication Historian - St. Peter's Hospital

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

8d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician: Medication Historian for a Full Time position. This role involves conducting patient interviews to obtain comprehensive medication lists, which are then entered into the electronic medical record. The position requires utilizing various resources to gather information and confirming medication histories. St. Peter's Health Partner's is a Magnet Hospital recognized for its quality of care and offers opportunities for career development and work-life balance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year pharmacy experience.
Must be certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) from either PTCB or NHA
Accurate and detail oriented with exemplary time management skills
Strong communication and leadership skills
Must be able to write, speak and read English proficiently
Ability to interact with patients and their caregivers as well as various members of the healthcare team (i.e., nurses, pharmacists, physicians, outpatient providers, nursing home staff)
Must be willing to interact with patients at the bedside including wearing appropriate PPE and entering patient facing areas
Knowledge of brand and generic medication names and dosing for the top 200 commonly prescribed medications within 90 days of hire
Knowledge and skills in using computers and common software applications
Position requires long periods of standing and significant walking

Responsibilities

Identify the patient to be seen per hospital policy based on alerts and consults
Complete medication history for each medication identified using an established questionnaire as a guide to obtain a comprehensive list of patient’s entire medication regimen patient's (i.e., medication name, dose, route, frequency, time/date last dose taken). This may involve interviewing the patient, caregiver and or family member.
Documentation each medication, including prescription, outpatient infusions, over-the-counter medication, dietary and herbal supplements into the electronic medical record.
Documents dates and times of last doses administered per protocol.
Confirm the medication history using a secondary source (i.e., electronic medication history resource, patient’s preferred community pharmacy, MARs, physician office, medication bottles…etc).
Verify and document patient’s allergies and reported reactions.