Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician
Core
Obtains and documents accurate patient medication histories by interviewing patients, families, and other sources to support safe and effective patient care.
Role type
Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician
Builds
Electronic health records with complete medication history data
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmacy
Required skills
Pharmacy Technician licensure, active certification or intern licensure, drug knowledge (brand/generic, OTC, supplements), mathematical calculations, medication management software, automated dispensing systems
Preferred skills
Community pharmacy experience, additional related education
Responsibilities
Interview patients to collect prescription, OTC, and supplement histories; Document histories and allergies in electronic health records; Contact families or external pharmacies for complete history; Perform quality control inspections; Assume acute pharmacy technician duties when needed (preparing, charging, compounding medications)
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC