Pharmacy Tech

4 days ago

Knoxville, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPharmacy Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a CPhT to assess medication history for patients in the ER. This role involves performing medication history assessments for new admissions to the hospital, ensuring accurate and complete documentation, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities
  • Perform medication history assessments for new admissions, providing complete information regarding each medication identified.
  • Obtain allergy history and ensure complete documentation.
  • 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 information in a timely manner.
  • Perform accurate work while paying careful attention to detail and persistence to follow-up if information cannot be initially obtained.
  • Communicate effectively with patients of all education levels.
  • 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 accuracy of medication history list as obtained.
  • Navigate the 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 co-workers 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 experience
  • Retail pharmacy experience
  • PTCB certification
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Previous outpatient pharmacy experience including prescription transcription duties preferred.
  • Proficiency in using computer systems for data retrieval and data entry.
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