Pharmacy Technician I - Medication History
About The Position
The medication history technician (MHT) team serves our inpatient locations at main campus in Kansas City and supports the accurate and timely completion of medication histories for our patients. This critical role helps ensures our pharmacists and providers know what medications patients were taking prior to admission to the hospital to provide care to the patient during the stay. Additionally, this information allows our teams to provide patients with clear medication instructions at discharge. The MHTs obtain this information through a variety of means including interviewing patients, obtaining medication lists from other medical facilities, contacting retail pharmacies, and interviewing family members or caregivers. This information is then documented in the electronic health record.
Requirements
- no previous experience
Nice To Haves
- High School Graduate or GED.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy technician Certificate
Responsibilities
- Prepares medications for dispensing: Prepares medications for dispensing with accuracy following processes as trained. Follows all established procedures and safety protocols during routine daily workflows. Passes annual sterile compounding competency
- Distributes medications and stock items: Accurately pulls and stocks medications in ADS machines. Ensures accuracy of ADS inventory through outdates, cycle counts, resolution of discrepancies and accurate barcode scanning. Completes / Maintains distribution records as required. Completes automation inspections. Resolves common distribution issues such as jammed label printer, light bar, etc. Performs procedures, such as loading/assigning and unloading/unassigning as trained.
- Maintains Pharmacy Inventory: Restocks pharmacy inventory in appropriate quantities. Ensures appropriate rotation of inventory. Identifies and removes expiring medication from pharmacy inventory. Processes order upon receipt from wholesaler. Completes monthly unit inspections as assigned. Identifies when stock is low and follows order request process.
- Operates pharmacy computer systems: Independently operates organization and pharmacy technology systems following processes as trained.
- Compliance and recordkeeping: Accurately maintains required logs and records following processes as trained.
- Patient Care: Provides courteous, professional service when assisting patients, caregivers, and staff. Directs medication-related or clinical questions to a pharmacist. Accurately gathers and documents information.
- Medication Safety: Practices medication safety basics such as barcode scanning and double-checking labels; promptly reports discrepancies to pharmacists or leaders. Consistently applies safety protocols
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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