Pharmacy Tech

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Job Description

We are seeking a CPhT to assess medication history for patients in the ER.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication history assessments for new admissions to the hospital, providing complete information regarding each medication identified, including drug, dose, route, frequency, indication for PRN, and last dose taken date/time.
• Obtain allergy history and ensure complete documentation, including substance and reaction description.
• Determine compliance of medication consumption prior to admission.
• Prompt patients for additional medications by specifically suggesting over-the-counter medications including herbals, vitamins, pain relievers, cold products, patches, lotions/creams, eye drops, sprays, and inhalers.
• Enter the patient’s preferred outpatient pharmacy or pharmacies into the electronic health record.
• Navigate the electronic health record database and enter new medication histories or update existing databases in a timely manner.
• Perform accurate work with attention to detail and persistence to follow-up if information cannot be initially obtained.
• Have excellent knowledge of brand and generic medication names, common dosages, dosage forms, and frequency of administration of each medication.
• Communicate effectively with patients of all education levels and must be proficient in speaking and reading English.
• Possess interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with coworkers and other health professionals.
• Work in consultation, cooperation, and coordination with nurses, pharmacists, and prescribers in completing timely and accurate medication history assessments.
• Use good clinical judgment skills to determine the accuracy of medication history lists as obtained.
• Navigate hospital tracking boards and determine patient selection.
• Prioritize work in a high-volume work environment.
• Work independently but also be a team player and assist coworkers in completing daily responsibilities where needed.
• Take initiative in performing miscellaneous functions within the department.
• Report errors or concerns about the medication history to a supervising pharmacist.
• Review and complete applicable reports.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and volunteer for projects.
• Precept pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacists, pharmacist residents, and nurses regarding home medication interviews and documentation.
• Maintain continuing education needed for certification and licensure.
• Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department.
• Act in a manner that is consistent with, and shows commitment to, the Covenant Pledge of Excellence.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards. Complete required education assignments annually. Work toward achieving goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• CPhT certification
• Customer service skills
• Experience in retail pharmacy
• PTCB certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years pharmacy technician experience or 2+ years pharmacy technician experience and a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Medication History Certificate.
• Previous outpatient pharmacy experience including prescription transcription duties preferred.
• Proficiency in using computer systems for data retrieval and data entry.

Work Environment

This position is based in a hospital/office setting. Our Client is a leading health system with over 100 locations between hospitals, labs, and clinics in east TN. Employees enjoy almost 100% medical benefits coverage and accrue 7.06 hours of PTO from day one, resulting in over four weeks of PTO in the first year.

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