Medication History Technician

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

22h

About The Position

Shift: 1030a-7p with every third weekend rotation and occasional holidays. Provide technical support in obtaining, verifying for accuracy, and recording initial medication histories from patients &/or their designated family/caregivers upon presentation to Mercy patient care areas. Includes conducting patient &/or family interviews focused on obtaining current medication regimens including prescription and over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, as well as vitamin and herbal supplements. Perform other functions of a pharmacy technician registered in the State of Iowa and within the scope of Iowa law as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required when nationally certified through NHA PCTB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification
• Minimum of 2000 hours of pharmacy technician experience required
• Registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at time of hire.
• OR Registered Pharmacist-Intern with the State of Iowa at the time of hire

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete Medication History Pharmacy Technician Competency/Skill Set.
• Interview patients &/or their designated family/caregivers as soon as possible after presenting for care to Mercy clinical areas (includes the Emergency Department, as well as inpatient and outpatient areas).
• Obtain & record in the electronic medical record a current list of medications to include: prescription medications, over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, vitamin and nutritional supplements, as well as the source(s) for this information. Recording should include the following: name/location of patient’s ambulatory pharmacy, medication/supplement name, dosage form, strength, dose, day/time of most recent dose, and source(s) of the information being recorded.
• Attempt to clarify as many uncertainties and compile as complete a medication history as possible utilizing patient and family/caregiver information, ambulatory pharmacy records, clinic records, long-term-care facility records and information from previous hospital encounters.
• Obtain & record in the electronic medical record an allergy history for each patient. In doing so, clarify & record the nature of the allergic reaction when necessary.
• Consult with a pharmacist in all cases of unresolved uncertainties related to a patient’s medication & allergy history.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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