Pharmacy Technician Specialist, Medication History

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, perform a variety of highly advanced technical and clerical support tasks vital to the operation of the pharmacy department. This includes responsibilities for technical training, compliance, and participation in departmental projects and initiatives. The role requires successful experience and documented performance in focused key activities. Tasks support the department in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with state laws and regulations. Most tasks require the review and authorization of a licensed pharmacist. Medication reconciliation during transitions of care from the community to hospital setting is essential for patient safety and to optimize inpatient care. This process begins with a thorough history of all regular medication use prior to admission (prescribed and non-prescribed), using several different information sources. The medication history pharmacy technician, under the supervision of the medication history pharmacist, will systematically interview the patient, family, and/or caregiver to obtain a complete list of home medications. This medication list will then be confirmed with a second source that may include a pharmacy, mail order, or nursing facility documentation. Following completion, the pharmacy technician will document findings in the medical record and communicate pertinent medication information with the medical team, nursing staff and pharmacy staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Pharmacy Technician [State License] required.
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years required.
PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification required.
Attention to detail.
Proficient with standard PC software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
Working knowledge of pharmacy information and inventory systems.
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in a Related Field of Study preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of highly advanced technical and clerical support tasks vital to the operation of the pharmacy department.
Conduct technical training and ensure compliance.
Participate in departmental projects and initiatives.
Systematically interview patients, families, and/or caregivers to obtain a complete list of home medications.
Confirm medication lists with a second source (e.g., pharmacy, mail order, nursing facility documentation).
Document findings in the medical record.
Communicate pertinent medication information with the medical team, nursing staff, and pharmacy staff.