Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate medication histories from patients in the Emergency Department or inpatient units as necessary
• Interviews patients/patient's caregivers to obtain most precise data about the patients medications and supplements (e.g. name of medication, dose, frequency, route, last dose taken, last time refilled)
• Calls patient's outpatient pharmacy and or healthcare facility to obtain the best possible medication history (as above)
• Utilizes electronic health record to collect patient related information and document work done as necessary
• Communicates all medication discrepancies or complicated medication regimens to registered pharmacist
• Utilizes available resources to communicate with a translator if necessary
• Communicates with other healthcare professionals as necessary
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to all medication use and pharmacy policies and procedures
• Performs other pharmacy technician duties as assigned
• If Outpatient Pharmacy Technician is qualified, enter prescriptions into the order entry system
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
• At least one year of pharmacy experience (outpatient or inpatient) required
• Effective oral and written English communication
• Strong ability to multitask
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
• Pharmacy Technician License
• PTCB Certification Required within 180 days of start of employment with the following exceptions: Hired prior to January 2024 Actively enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy / another allied health program or hired before 1-1-24).
• Preferrred: PTCB Medication History Certification - uncertified candidates are strongly encouraged to pursue certification after employment