Medication History Pharmacy Technician 2

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, the Medication History Pharmacy Technician 2 provides advanced technical support to pharmacists and clinicians to support safe and effective transitions in care at admission and discharge. As a specialty-certified technician, the role uses strategies appropriate 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, including external prescription history and the hospital medical record system. In addition to performing the duties of a registered pharmacy technician, the Technician 2 participates in medication records review, patient profile review, staff development, and educational programs. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician credential issued by Florida.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) technician certification.
• PTCB Specialty Certification – Medication History Certificate.
• 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 patient 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, families, 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 those for controlled substances and patient consultations, and follow supervisor notification procedures for dispensing incidents or disclosures of protected health information (PHI).
• Perform special precaution and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures, maintain infection-control standards, and complete other pharmacy technician duties as assigned.
• Participate in medication records review, patient profile review, staff development, and educational programs.

What This Job Offers

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