Pharmacy Technician (Medication History) - Pharmacy - Hopewell - Part Time - Varied Shifts
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician (Medication History) obtains medication histories for new patients arriving through the Emergency Department who meet inclusion criteria. Information is gathered from patients or their families, retail pharmacies, physician offices, and electronic prescription databases. The technician documents current medication and allergy histories in the electronic health record for pharmacist and physician review, and informs Emergency Department pharmacists, physicians, and nursing staff when histories are complete. The technician also performs inpatient pharmacy technician duties as needed.
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 in work.
- Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing work volumes.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with EHR systems.
Nice To Haves
- PTCB Medication History certification.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients and/or caregivers or family members to compile an accurate list of current home medications, including name, dose, route, frequency, PRN indication, and date and time of the last dose.
- Prompt patients and family members about additional medication use, including over-the-counter medicines, 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 further 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 pharmacy, physician, 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.
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Flexible Spending Account, including healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter transit and parking
- Supplemental life insurance, including voluntary spouse, employee, and child coverage
- Voluntary legal services
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft insurance
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Paid time-off program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
