Medication History Pharmacy Tech FT Evenings
About The Position
MercyOne is hiring a Medication History Pharmacy Tech to provide technical support in obtaining, verifying for accuracy, and recording initial medication histories from patients and/or their designated family members or caregivers when they present to MercyOne patient care areas. The role includes interviewing patients and/or family members or caregivers about current prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements. The technician also performs other functions of a pharmacy technician registered in the State of Iowa and within the scope of Iowa law as needed. The schedule is an eight-hour evening shift, 10:30 AM–7:00 PM.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification and registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at the time of hire, or registration as a Pharmacist-Intern with the State of Iowa at the time of hire.
- 2,000 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete the Medication History Pharmacy Technician Competency/Skill Set.
- Interview patients and/or their designated family members or caregivers as soon as possible after they present to MercyOne clinical areas, including the Emergency Department and inpatient and outpatient areas.
- Obtain and record a current medication list in the electronic medical record, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements, along with the sources of the information.
- Record the patient’s ambulatory pharmacy name and location, medication or supplement name, dosage form, strength, dose, date and time of the most recent dose, and information sources.
- Clarify uncertainties and compile a Best Possible Medication History using patient and family/caregiver information, ambulatory pharmacy records, clinic records, long-term-care facility records, and information from previous hospital encounters.
- Obtain and record an allergy history in the electronic medical record, clarifying and recording the nature of allergic reactions when necessary.
- Consult a pharmacist about unresolved uncertainties related to a patient’s medication or allergy history.
- Perform other functions of an Iowa-registered pharmacy technician within the scope of Iowa law as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Full benefits package.
- Opportunity for growth throughout the system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
