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

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

2d•$23 - $29

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for medication history work in its Pharmacy department. The technician obtains medication histories for eligible new patients arriving through the Emergency Department. Information may be gathered directly from patients or from 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 practitioner review and communicates completion to Emergency Department pharmacists, physicians, and nursing staff. The employee may also perform inpatient pharmacy technician duties as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) certification, and current New Jersey Board of Pharmacy registration or registration within six months of employment. Two years of pharmacy technician experience is required. PTCB Medication History certification is preferred. The position is full-time, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and varied shifts; the usual workday is eight hours. The listed pay range is $22.64–$29.42.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) certification.
Current New Jersey Board of Pharmacy registration, or ability to acquire 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 an accurate list of current home medications, including name, dose, route, frequency, PRN indication, and date and time of the last dose.
Prompt patients or 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 allergy history, including the type and severity of reactions to medications or substances.
Use electronic databases and electronic medical records to further establish 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.