Evening Medication History Tech - Hospital Pharmacy

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Medication History Pharmacy Technician to obtain, verify, and record initial medication histories for patients at Mercy patient care areas, including the Emergency Department and inpatient/outpatient areas.

You will interview patients or families, document medications and allergies, and enter data into the EMR while coordinating with pharmacists on uncertainties. Evening schedule: 10:30 AM–7:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Iowa Board registration at time of hire.
• Minimum 2,000 hours of pharmacy technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record accurate medication histories from patients or caregivers.
• Interview patients to gather current medications, OTCs, vitamins, and supplements.
• Enter data into the electronic medical record with allergy history.
• Consult with a pharmacist on unresolved uncertainties.
• Maintain compliance with Iowa Board of Pharmacy requirements.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Iowa Board registration

2,000 hours of pharmacy technician experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Medication History Pharmacy Technician to obtain, verify, and record initial medication histories for patients at Mercy patient care areas, including the Emergency Department and inpatient/outpatient areas.

You will interview patients or families, document medications and allergies, and enter data into the EMR while coordinating with pharmacists on uncertainties. Evening schedule: 10:30 AM–7:00 PM.