Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health; Sun City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire On Incentive up to $2,500

Weekends differential: $1/hour

Night shift differential: 18%

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting. The role involves interviewing patients, documenting comprehensive medication histories, and supporting safe patient care as part of the Banner Pharmacy Services team.

Responsibilities include collecting prescription meds, OTCs, herbs, vitamins, and supplements; maintaining accurate electronic records; and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician licensure/certification in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years pharmacy technician experience.
• Knowledge of brand/generic names of drugs, OTCs, and supplements.
• Strong math and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interview patients to collect medication histories.
• Document medication history and allergies in the EHR.
• Notify appropriate staff on completion of histories.
• Follow infection control and patient identification procedures.
• Maintain clean and compliant work environment.
• Assist with duties of Acute Pharmacy Technician when needed.

Skills

Medication history interview

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Tools

Medication management system

Automated dispensing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary City/State: Sun City, Arizona

Department Name: Acute Pharmacy

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Pharmacy

Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health! Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Pharmacy team members play acritical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join anationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people's lives.

As anAcute Medication History Pharmacy Technician, this role obtains and documents accurate medication histories by interviewing patients, families, and other sources. Responsibilities include collecting complete information on prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies to support safe and effective patient care.

This is amid-shift position workingfour 10-hour shifts per week, typically10:00 AM - 8:30 PM, withrotating every-other-weekend coverage. Candidates should be flexible and able to work weekends as part of the regular schedule rotation. Hire On Incentive up to $2,500 available. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

Banner Pharmacy Services is a recognized leader in healthcare and trusted partner in proactively providing innovative pharmacy services through excellence in integration, care coordination, medication management and services to make a difference in people's lives. Clinical Pharmacy Services is responsible for the management of the Banner formulary, development of standardized system wide clinical pharmacy services, and management of adverse drug event preventions. Clinical Pharmacy Services provides collaborative drug therapy management and educational interventions in patient care to optimize medication therapy, improve outcomes, promote wellness, and disease prevention. As a division, Banner Pharmacy services provides excellent patient care across our entire continuum through convenient access, improved medication outcomes and innovative pharmacy practices.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position, under the supervision of a pharmacist, is responsible for obtaining a patient's complete medication history through communication with the patient, family, and/or other resources and documenting it into the medical record. Medication History technicians (MHTs) perform an important function in collecting an accurate and complete medication history from every patient they encounter. A complete medication history will include prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) products, herbal supplements, vitamins/minerals, and other similar products.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Identifies and prioritizes patients according to need for medication history collection. Reviews and collects proper information for interview prior to patient interaction.
2. Interviews patients to collect the medication history. Asks pertinent questions to ensure capture of all prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal/dietary supplements. As necessary, contacts family or other resources (e.g. outside pharmacy) to get a more complete medication history.
3. Documents medication history and allergies in the electronic health record according to established procedures. Tracks history collection through intervention documentation. As appropriate, notifies proper hospital staff of medication history completion.
4. Follows procedure for infection control, safe patient practices (e.g. using 2 patient identifiers), interpreter services, and contraindications to patient interview.
5. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all policies, laws, and regulations. Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner.
6. Assumes the duties of the Acute Pharmacy Technician when needed and as appropriate. These duties may include, but are not limited to preparing, charging and crediting medications, restocking automated dispensing technology and compounding specialty medications and intravenous medications, to include hazardous and chemotherapeutic agents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice.
• Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
• Minimum of two years pharmacy technician experience.
• Must have the knowledge of brand/generic names of drugs, including OTC's and their strengths/uses, as well as knowledge of herbal/dietary supplements and their strengths/uses.
• Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator is required.
• Strong customer service focus, exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, prioritization capabilities, superior problem-solving skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing systems.
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous community pharmacy technician experiences.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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