Medication History Technician (Pharmacy) - PRN - Day/Evening

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Prioritizes workflow, focusing first on hospital-defined patient types who will be, or have been, admitted to the hospital.
• Obtains accurate home medication histories by chart review, effective patient or patient caregiver interview, and phone calls to retail pharmacies and physician offices to generate the best possible prior to admission medication list for provider reconciliation.
• Processes patient medication history and enters information accurately into the computer system; obtains and enters last dose information, prints report and reviews with patient for accuracy.
• Updates electronic home medication data bases and compares these lists to orders written upon admission to the hospital. Works with nursing, pharmacists, and physicians to resolve any discrepancies.
• Accurately collects appropriate data for reporting to various hospital quality committees.
• Accurately uses the pharmacy systems provided and trouble shoots problems as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including coverage in the pharmacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current PTCB certification required or eligible to successfully complete within 6 months of hire.
• Virginia Board of Pharmacy technician licensure required.
• A minimum of two years of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a retail pharmacy environment is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program preferred.
• Strong mathematics and interpersonal skills required.
• Able to work with computers.
• Able to work in a versatile environment and manage multi-task demands.