Pharmacy Technician Medication History
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Olney
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
General Summary of PositionResponsible for performing medication
history assessments for new admissions to the hospital. Works under
the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform medication history assessments for new admissions to
the hospital. Interviews patients and their families for the
purpose of compiling an accurate and complete list of medications
Contacts the patient's community pharmacy, physician's office, or
other healthcare facility for clarifications if needed Provides
complete information regarding each medication identified (i.e.,
drug, dose, route, frequency, indication for PRN, and last dose
taken-date/time). Verify patient allergy information and ensure
complete documentation (i.e., substance, allergy category, reaction
description) Document the medication history and allergy
information in the electronic medical record accurately and in a
timely manner. Reports suspected medication errors or adverse drug
reactions to the supervising pharmacist.
- Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and
licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions
to address these education needs. Attends continuing education
programs in order to maintain technician certification. Attends
hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department.
Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure
within allotted timeframe for completion (License, PPD,
Competencies etc.)
- Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between
departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and
committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides
department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during
participation with interdepartmental teams and committees.
Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with
staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the
unit.
- Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Pitches in to
cover shortages within department. Must be able to meet all the
requirements of a pharmacy technician.
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Minimum Qualifications Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
- 2 years pharmacy technician experience in hospital or retail
setting required and
- Working knowledge of common outpatient medication doses and
forms required
- Previous retail pharmacy experience including prescription
transcription duties preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Pharmacy Technician in the State of Maryland required and
- Pharmacy Technician certification through a nationally
accredited certification examination board (PTCB). required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and
external customers.
- Moderate Computer skills to perform prescription entries.
- Ability to read and comprehend drug nomenclature and related
medical terminology.
- HIPAA policies on Confidentiality
This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $31.36
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Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Sterling , Pharmacy Technician Medication History, Professions , Olney, Virginia
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