Certified Pharmacy Technician: Medication Historian - St. Peter's Hospital

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic in Albany, NY seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to serve as Medication Historian at St. Peter's Hospital.

You will interview patients to assemble complete medication histories and document them in the electronic medical record, coordinating with physicians, pharmacies, and other care providers. The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of pharmacy experience, and a valid CPhT credential.

Qualifications

• Minimum education includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB or NHA is required.
• Excellent communication and time-management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient to be seen according to hospital policy and alerts.
• Complete medication history using an established questionnaire and interview the patient and caregiver as needed.
• Document each medication, including prescriptions, infusions, OTCs, and supplements into the EMR.
• Verify last-dose timing and confirm history with secondary sources.
• Document patient allergies and reported reactions in the EMR.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

CPhT certified

English proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Certified Pharmacy Technician: Medication Historian – St. Peter's Hospital

Position Highlights

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

What you will do

A medication historian conducts patient interviews within the hospital and emergency department to obtain medication lists. A standardized questionnaire and process to obtain a complete medication history is used for each patient. This history is a comprehensive list of prescription medications, infusions, over the counter products, immunizations, dietary and herbal supplements which is entered into the electronic medical record. The medication historian technician will use various resources to gather this information including calling physician offices, dialysis centers, pharmacies, hospitals and nursing homes and obtaining medication administration records to confirm outpatient regimens.

Responsibilities

• Identify the patient to be seen per hospital policy based on alerts and consults
• Complete medication history for each medication identified using an established questionnaire as a guide to obtain a comprehensive list of patient’s entire medication regimen patient's (i.e., medication name, dose, route, frequency, time/date last dose taken). This may involve interviewing the patient, caregiver and or family member.
• Documentation each medication, including prescription, outpatient infusions, over-the-counter medication, dietary and herbal supplements into the electronic medical record.
• Documents dates and times of last doses administered per protocol.
• Confirm the medication history using a secondary source (i.e., electronic medication history resource, patient’s preferred community pharmacy, MARs, physician office, medication bottles…etc).
• Verify and document patient’s allergies and reported reactions.

What you will need

• Minimum Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year pharmacy experience.
• Must be certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) from either PTCB or NHA.
• Accurate and detail oriented with exemplary time management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Must be able to write, speak and read English proficiently.
• Ability to interact with patients and their caregivers as well as various members of the healthcare team (i.e., nurses, pharmacists, physicians, outpatient providers, nursing home staff).
• Must be willing to interact with patients at the bedside including wearing appropriate PPE and entering patient facing areas.
• Knowledge of brand and generic medication names and dosing for the top 200 commonly prescribed medications within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge and skills in using computers and common software applications.
• Position requires long periods of standing and significant walking.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.67 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.