Med History Pharmacy Technician

About the position

The medication history pharmacy technician specialist performs medication histories for new hospital admission. Under general supervision of the clinical pharmacist, provide complete and accurate information for each medication, e.g., drug name, dose, route, frequency, indication, and date/time last dose was taken. Utilizes available resources for medication history collection including but not limited to: patient/family interview, medication lists, outside facility medication administration records, outpatient pharmacy records, and physician office records. Verifies/updates patient allergy, adverse drug reaction, preferred pharmacy and primary care physician information in the electronic medical record. Documents medication histories completed in the electronic health record, sending to the pharmacist for cosignature in an accurate and timely manner. Documents medication histories in CPW/VigiLanz in an accurate and timely manner. Assists the medication reconciliation pharmacist by ensuring patients identified for discharge counseling and medication reconciliation have a pharmacy services completed medication history. Prepares education materials for the medication reconciliation pharmacist as necessary. Schedule may vary according to the needs of the facility/department and may include weekend, evening shift, holiday, on-call, and additional hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs medication histories
• Interviews patients and family members for the purpose of compiling an accurate and complete list of current medications the patient was taking prior to admission to the hospital, to include all prescription, non-prescription and investigational medications.
• Contacts the patient's community pharmacy, physician's office, or other healthcare facility for clarifications if needed.
• Accurately updates medication history, allergies, adverse drug reaction, pharmacy and primary care provider information in the electronic health record.
• Correctly and completely documents interventions made to the medication history in the electronic medical record prior to the end of each shift worked.
• Discusses any questions or issues that arise during the medication history process with a clinical pharmacy specialist.
• Appropriately communicates unresolved medication history issues to clinical pharmacy specialists.
• Documents patient medication histories in the electronic health record and CPW/VigiLanz.
• Ascertains need for language assistance and obtains interpreter as necessary.
• Assists the clinical pharmacist performing education and/or discharge counseling through identification of patients that need medication histories completed by pharmacy services and preparation of counseling materials.
• Maintains competence required for current position.
• Maintains pharmacy technician certification and Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Attends and participates in staff meeting regularly (full-time and PRN staff). Obtains prior approval when unable to attend.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required
• ≥ 2 years previous retail pharmacy experience required
• ≥ 1 year previous inpatient pharmacy experience preferred
• Maintains current pharmacy technician license or pharmacy intern license
• Board Certification as a Pharmacy Technician for registered pharmacy technicians within 90 days of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.