Medication History Pharmacy Technician Part Time
Core
Obtain best possible medication history for patients admitted to the hospital to complete Joint Commission-mandated medication reconciliation.
Role type
Pharmacy Technician (Medication History)
Builds
Electronic medical records with verified patient medication histories
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Pharmacy
Required skills
Patient interviewing, medication reconciliation, electronic medical record documentation, allergy/drug duplication review, communication with providers and pharmacies, quality assurance data collection
Preferred skills
Associate's Degree in healthcare, 2 years retail pharmacy experience, Full Pharmacy Technician License, National Certification (PTCB or ExCPT)
Technologies
Computerized medication history systems, medication automation systems
Responsibilities
Follow structured interview with patient/caregiver to document medication history; Process and enter physician/nurse medication histories into computerized system; Clarify discrepancies with providers/pharmacists; Review patient profiles for allergies and drug duplications; Perform quality assurance data collection and presentation
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, Part-time