Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Transitions of Care

Wellstar Health System•Austell, GA

2d•Onsite

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

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General
CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech
PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) from a national pharmacy technician licensing board (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board [PTCB] or National Healthcare Association NHA Upon Hire Required
Licensed by, and in good standing with, the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy or ability to obtain a Georgia State Board of Pharmacy technician license within 6 months of hire date within 180 Days Required
Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills High
Strong customer service skills High
Exemplary professionalism High
Strong computer skills; experience with Epic, Microsoft Office, preferred Medium
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills High
Advanced understanding of the pharmacy technician role in the prevention of medication-related adverse events High

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year Medication history experience and/or a combination of both inpatient and outpatient (particularly outpatient retail) pharmacy experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform thorough patient chart reviews a. Conduct a BPMH on high-risk patients with specific disease states serviced by the TOC Team
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the electronic health record (e.g., Epic) and computer functions
Identify and clarify medication discrepancies upon admission and discharge, as needed, and communicate findings verbally and/or via the electronic health record
Correspond with patients, patients family members, providers, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team a. Assess patient medication compliance and communicate findings verbally and/or via the electronic health record
Coordinate the dispensing of discharge medications, as needed
Complete follow-up care calls post-discharge and communicate findings
Engage in patient assistance programs a. Facilitate utilization of the DOH and Meds-to-Beds programs
Execute prior authorization requests
Complete insurance coverage assessments
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.