Medication History Pharmacy Technician

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Florence, KY

13d

About The Position

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 💙 Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do. 🌟 Benefits That Support You We invest in you — personally and professionally. Enjoy: - Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days. - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules - Retirement savings with employer match - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs - Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility Job Summary: This position will work 10:30am - 7:00pm. The Medication History Technician, under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and in accordance with all State and Federal laws, will perform medication history assessments for patients being admitted to the hospital, providing complete information regarding each medication identified (i.e. drug, dose, route, frequency, indication, last dose taken). The technician will verify patient allergy information and ensure accuracy of the prior to admission (PTA) medication list. While adhering to the ICARE principles and exhibiting the AIDET principles, the Medication History Technician will demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

High school graduate
National Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active intern license
Kentucky Board of Pharmacy technician registration
Indiana Board of Pharmacy technician registration within 90 days of hire
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking and sound judgment
Trained in general use of pharmacy computer systems
Accurate work with careful attention to detail
Ability to prioritize work in a high-volume work environment
Kind
24 months in an appropriate setting

Responsibilities

Perform Medication History Assessment
Actively includes the patient and/or the patient's family whenever possible
Documents the patient prior to admission medications accurately and completely
Contacts the patient's outside pharmacist or physician to resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner
Documents resolution of discrepancies in the medical record so that the attending physician can review and reconcile the list
Documents two sources used to confirm the accuracy of the patient’s medication list
Sets priorities in correct order in relation to the needs and circumstances at the time with reference to the patients, co-workers, physicians, and the nursing unit, etc.
Provides superior customer service while following the AIDET principles
Document the accurate medication history and allergy information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner
Collaborates with pharmacy, nursing, providers, and other healthcare staff to assist with system medication history needs as requested
Responds to medication history questions and needs in a timely and courteous manner
Performs monthly floor checks for ED area drug storage locations and assists with medication delivery to ED areas as requested
Performs other duties as assigned