Medication History Technician (Pharmacy) - FT - Rotating Shifts

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

About The Position

The Medication History Technician assists pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff in obtaining accurate home medication lists for patients entering the hospital and communicates that information verbally or electronically to the appropriate provider of care. The role requires a commitment to quality service for patients, the public, and coworkers. The technician prioritizes patients according to hospital-defined types, gathers and processes medication histories, records last-dose information, and reviews reports with patients for accuracy. The role also involves updating electronic medication databases, comparing home medication lists with admission orders, and working with nurses, pharmacists, and physicians to resolve discrepancies. The technician obtains and documents allergy information, consults pharmacists about questions concerning allergies, uses medication information resources, collects data for hospital quality committees, and uses and troubleshoots pharmacy systems. Other duties may include providing coverage in the pharmacy. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, current PTCB certification or eligibility to complete certification within six months of hire, Virginia Board of Pharmacy technician licensure, and at least two years of pharmacy technician experience. The work includes rotating shifts and may involve irregular hours, evenings, nights, and weekends. Compensation is $21.96–$30.74 per hour. Physical requirements include frequent use of arms and hands, standing, walking, and sitting; occasional bending, stooping, and squatting; and the ability to lift 35 pounds and push or pull up to 20 pounds. The work may involve exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens, requiring appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current PTCB certification, or eligibility to successfully complete it within six months of hire.
Virginia Board of Pharmacy technician licensure.
At least two years of pharmacy technician experience.
Strong mathematics and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with computers.
Ability to work in a versatile environment and manage multiple tasks.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to lift 35 pounds and push or pull up to 20 pounds.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in a retail pharmacy environment.
Graduation from an accredited pharmacy technician program.

Responsibilities

Prioritize workflow, focusing first on hospital-defined patient types who will be or have been admitted.
Obtain accurate home medication histories through chart review, patient or caregiver interviews, and calls to retail pharmacies and physician offices.
Process patient medication histories and enter information accurately into the computer system, including last-dose information; print reports and review them with patients for accuracy.
Update electronic home medication databases and compare the lists with orders written upon hospital admission.
Work with nursing staff, pharmacists, and physicians to resolve medication discrepancies.
Obtain complete allergy information, including reaction types, document it accurately, and consult a pharmacist when allergy information raises questions.
Use appropriate medication information resources to identify medications as needed.
Collect appropriate data for reporting to hospital quality committees.
Use pharmacy systems appropriately and troubleshoot problems as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned, including pharmacy coverage.