Pharmacy Tech I Med Recon

HH Health System•Sheffield, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Promotes optimal outcomes by assisting with medication reconciliation. Interviews patients and reviews medication-related documentation for the purpose of compiling a medication history for patients being admitted to the hospital. Compiled history information is entered into the patient’s electronic health record for the purpose of facilitating medication reconciliation by the admitting provider. May perform a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care. Seeks assistance/clarification from a pharmacist with any questions or issues that may arise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing “active”.
National certification with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Board) required.
In the case of PTCB renewal, “active” status must be attained within 30 days of expiration of the current certification (this provides a 30-days grace period for the employee)
Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Combination of both inpatient and outpatient experience preferred, particularly outpatient/retail experience.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients or caregivers to collect information regarding all current home medications; identifies when a discrepancy related to inappropriate dosing, frequency, or schedule for a home medication exists, and uses this knowledge to obtain clarification to ensure accuracy of the home medication list and to facilitate the timely/acute collection of data.
Utilizes appropriate resources to collect information from various sources (patient interviews, physician offices, retail pharmacies, family members, historical encounters, extended care facilities, examination of medicine bottles, etc.)
Utilizes designated computer applications to accurately enter information collected from interview activities for the generation of admission medication reconciliation documentation; this information includes, but is not limited to, correct medication name, medication formulation, dose, route, directions, schedule, and date/time of last dose taken. Produces documents for subsequent physician review.
Records the patient’s preferred outpatient pharmacy in the electronic medical record.
Contacts and communicates with other care providers (pharmacists, nurses, physicians, etc.) as needed to facilitate the processing of home medication information in an efficient manner.
Follows up on outstanding issues from the previous shift requiring further phone calls or patient/family interview and communicates any delays/difficulties in the reconciliation process to appropriate disciplines.
Consults with the pharmacist in all cases of unresolved discrepancies related to patient’s medication history.
Willingly helps teach new personnel, residents, and students.
Recognizes when to consult with the pharmacist for doubts or questions that require clinical judgment.
Ability to set priorities in correct order in relation to the needs and circumstances at the time with reference to patients, co-workers, physicians, and the nursing unit.