Pharmacy Technician (Medication History) - Pharmacy - Trenton - Full Time - Varied Shifts

Capital Health (US)

2d•$23 - $29

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician (Medication History) to obtain and document medication histories for eligible new patients presenting to the Emergency Department. The technician gathers information from patients or their family members, outpatient pharmacies, physician offices, and electronic prescription databases, then records current medication and allergy histories in the electronic health record for pharmacist and practitioner review. The technician communicates when medication histories are complete and performs inpatient pharmacy technician duties as needed. The role includes detailed interviews to identify home medications and relevant details such as dose, route, frequency, PRN indication, and last dose taken. It also involves checking for additional over-the-counter products, verifying medication regimens and resolving discrepancies, recording allergy reactions and severity, participating in performance improvement and Leap Frog data collection, and precepting pharmacy technicians, students, and residents. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours weekly, with varied shifts and an usual workday of eight hours. The stated pay range is $22.64–$29.42.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) certification.
Current New Jersey Board of Pharmacy registration, or obtain registration within six months of employment.
Two years of pharmacy technician experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing work volumes.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

PTCB Medication History certification.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and/or caregivers or family members to compile accurate lists of current home medications, including name, dose, route, frequency, PRN indication, and date and time of last dose.
Prompt patients and family members to identify additional medications, including over-the-counter products, herbals, vitamins, pain relievers, cold products, patches, lotions, creams, eye drops, sprays, and inhalers.
Contact outpatient pharmacies and providers as needed to verify medication regimens and investigate discrepancies.
Obtain allergy history, including the type and severity of reactions to medications or other substances.
Use electronic databases and electronic medical records to investigate medication utilization history.
Accurately document medication and allergy information in the electronic health record for pharmacist and practitioner review.
Communicate completion of medication histories to Emergency Department pharmacists, physicians, and nursing staff.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Precept pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacy residents on home medication interviews and documentation.
Participate in Leap Frog data collection related to medication reconciliation.
Perform inpatient pharmacy technician tasks as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.