Pharmacy Tech - Medication History Specialist
About The Position
Provides technical assistance with documenting and clarifying medication history lists under the direction of a pharmacist. Processes, enters, and interprets medication histories collected from a variety of sources and completes history documentation in the computerized system. Clarifies information by communicating with providers, patients, and pharmacies. Performs special projects for the department and works with multiple medication automation systems. This full-time role is based at South Shore Health’s facility at 55 Fogg Road in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a requirement to work every third weekend. The compensation range is $25.61–$34.47.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Pharmacy Technician certification through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, or registration as a Pharmacy Intern through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Self-directed, with the ability to make quality independent decisions.
- Analytical and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to listen to others.
- Competency using a variety of computer hardware and software systems.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
- Three to five years of experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
Responsibilities
- Triage patients for interviews and processing of intake medication histories.
- Interview patients to obtain or complete intake medication histories.
- Interpret, process, and document patient medication histories in the electronic medical record.
- Ensure reconciled intake histories include source verification information for prescribers to review in EPIC.
- Document and complete comprehensive pharmacy consult notes in EPIC for prescribers.
- Escalate and communicate barriers or issues to the ED Pharmacist or a Pharmacy management team member.
- Update the patient's preferred pharmacy information in the Ambulatory Order Management System.
- Work collaboratively with practitioners to complete assigned tasks.
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate understanding of the medication reconciliation process.
- Perform special projects for the department and work with multiple medication automation systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
