Pharmacy Tech II, Medical History
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician 2 assists pharmacists with retrieving, processing, preparing, and distributing medications for patient administration. The role performs drug-distribution activities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment, under the supervision of a pharmacist. For the Medication History assignment, the technician supports medication-history collection for emergency department and inpatient units, interviews patients, accurately records medication histories, and communicates important findings to nurses, patient care technicians, practitioners, and other hospital personnel. Duties may also include inpatient pharmacy technician functions. The position may involve other assigned duties and compliance with organizational policies and standards, including requirements for securely handling protected health information (PHI).
Requirements
- High school equivalent or GED.
- Ohio Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license.
- Understanding of the metric system and basic math concepts.
- Good communication skills.
- Proficiency with a personal computer, calculator, and facsimile machine.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
- Prior experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or community setting.
- Basic knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing cabinets.
Responsibilities
- Support medication-history collection for emergency department and inpatient units using appropriate sources and communication.
- Interview patients and accurately record their medication histories.
- Communicate important findings to nurses, patient care technicians, practitioners, and other hospital personnel.
- May perform inpatient pharmacy technician functions, including preparing patient medications, delivering patient-specific medications, maintaining drug stock, and orienting and training new staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI).
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
