Medication History Pharmacy Technician - Part Time / Rotating - Magee Rehab
About The Position
The Medication History Pharmacy Technician reports to the Assistant Director of Pharmacy and accurately collects and enters current patient medications into the hospital information system for use by physicians and providers admitting and discharging patients. The role involves interviewing patients and reviewing internal and external information systems to obtain relevant medication information, then relaying outstanding transition-of-care issues to the lead pharmacist and/or physician. Under pharmacist supervision, the technician also performs limited medication management and distribution activities. Assigned responsibilities are performed according to department policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and stated time frames.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of pharmacy technician experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with basic PC skills.
- Good knowledge of medications, available strengths, and indications.
- Patient- and family-interaction skills.
- CPhT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or RPT registration as a Pharmacy Technician in Pennsylvania.
Nice To Haves
- Technical school diploma, LPN, or bachelor’s degree.
- Prior experience with medication history or reconciliation.
- Retail pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with patients, families, and/or caregivers to obtain medication histories and prepare pre-admission medication lists (PAML).
- Reconcile and accurately document the best possible medication history (BPMH) in the medical record.
- Contact patients’ outside pharmacists or physicians to resolve medication discrepancies promptly and document their resolution for physician review and reconciliation.
- Secure and document patients’ own medications.
- Prioritize work according to the needs and circumstances of patients, co-workers, physicians, and the nursing unit.
- Collect prescription benefits information and expedite medication delivery to ETC areas as time allows.
- Participate in committees and departmental projects.
- Perform limited medication management and/or distribution activities under pharmacist supervision.
- Meet Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
