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

Capital Health • Hopewell, VA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician (Medication History) obtains medication histories for new patients entering the Emergency Department who meet inclusion criteria. Information is gathered from patients or their family members, 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 communicates when the medication history is complete. The role may also perform inpatient pharmacy technician duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) certification required.
• Current New Jersey Board of Pharmacy registration, or ability to obtain registration within six months of employment.
• Two years of pharmacy technician experience required.
• 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 EHR systems.

Nice To Haves

• PTCB Medication History certification.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and/or caregivers 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 about 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 medication allergy history, including reaction type and severity.
• Use electronic databases and electronic medical records to investigate medication utilization history.
• Accurately record medication and allergy information in the EHR 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 and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 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
• Long-term disability benefits
• Short-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter transit benefits
• Commuter parking
• Voluntary legal services
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft insurance
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Paid time-off program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED