Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Transitions of Care

Wellstar Health System • Austell, GA

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About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Inpatient Transitions of Care (TOC) Pharmacy Technician will function as an integral part of the medication management patient care team in collaboration with TOC Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. The Inpatient TOC Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for completing the following tasks to reduce medication-related errors and ensure high-quality patient care. Conducting a best possible medication history (BPMH) on high-risk patients with specific disease states serviced by the TOC Team (Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Diabetes Mellitus) admitted to an inpatient unit at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center Documenting medication discrepancies for further assessment by the TOC clinical pharmacy specialist Assessing patient medication compliance Completing an insurance coverage assessment Completing prior authorization requests Providing information related to patient assistance programs Facilitating utilization of the Dispensary of Hope (DOH) and Meds-to-Beds programs Completing follow-up care calls post-discharge Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General or GED General
• CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech
• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience
• Minimum 1 year Medication history experience and/or a combination of both inpatient and outpatient (particularly outpatient retail) pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

• Conducting a best possible medication history (BPMH) on high-risk patients with specific disease states serviced by the TOC Team (Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Diabetes Mellitus) admitted to an inpatient unit at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
• Documenting medication discrepancies for further assessment by the TOC clinical pharmacy specialist
• Assessing patient medication compliance
• Completing an insurance coverage assessment
• Completing prior authorization requests
• Providing information related to patient assistance programs
• Facilitating utilization of the Dispensary of Hope (DOH) and Meds-to-Beds programs
• Completing follow-up care calls post-discharge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees