Pharmacy Technician I - Madison Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy - PRN - Shift Varies

About the role

Promotes optimal patient outcomes by assisting with medication reconciliation. Interviews patients and reviews medication-related documentation for the purpose of compiling a medication history for patients being admitted to the hospital. Compiled history information is entered into the patient’s electronic health record for the purpose of facilitating medication reconciliation by the admitting provider.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and reviews medication-related documentation for the purpose of compiling a medication history for patients being admitted to the hospital.
• Enters compiled history information into the patient’s electronic health record for the purpose of facilitating medication reconciliation by the admitting provider.
• Performs a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care.
• Sets up and maintains a medication cart.
• May perform a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care.
• Seeks assistance/clarification from a pharmacist with any questions or issues that may arise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing “active”.
• Employees must have national certification with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) upon hire.
• Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
• Minimum of 6 months of current Pharmacy Tech experience is required. Combination of both inpatient and outpatient experience preferred, particularly outpatient/retail experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Registration: Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing “active”. Employees must have national certification with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) upon hire.

Skills

• Customer service behaviors and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of pharmacy practices and procedures.

Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate patient needs.