Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

7h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1 provides technical support to pharmacists and clinicians to promote safe and effective transitions in care at admission and discharge. The technician uses strategies suited to the patient, family, and situation to obtain, update, and document an accurate medication list in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR), using patient interviews and available electronic tools such as external prescription history and the hospital medical record system. The role performs the duties of a registered pharmacy technician and carries out job-related responsibilities in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician credential issued by Florida.
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) technician certification.
• Four years of pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, update, and document an accurate medication list in the EHR at admission and discharge using patient interviews and available electronic resources.
• Update patient allergy history and preferred pharmacy information in the EHR to support accurate medication reconciliation.
• Compare medication lists to identify differences between medications taken before admission, during hospitalization, and at discharge, and escalate discrepancies to the supervising pharmacist.
• Use information from patients, family members, hospital transfer orders, nursing and long-term care facility records, community pharmacies, and insurance fill history to ensure medication lists are complete and correct.
• Comply with documentation requirements, including requirements for controlled substances and patient consultations.
• Follow supervisor notification procedures for dispensing incidents or disclosures of protected health information (PHI).
• Perform special precaution and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures and maintain infection-control standards.
• Perform other pharmacy technician duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED