Hospital Medication History Specialist

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated is seeking a Medication History Technician to collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to obtain accurate home medication lists for patients at admission. The role supports provider reconciliation by documenting and verifying medication histories and allergies, ensuring data accuracy and quality patient care.

This position requires PTCB certification or eligibility within 6 months, Virginia licensure, and at least two years of pharmacy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current PTCB certification required or eligible to successfully complete within 6 months of hire.
• Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure required.
• A minimum of two years of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a retail pharmacy environment is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program preferred.
• Strong mathematics and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work in a versatile environment and manage multi-task demands.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes workflow, focusing first on hospital-defined patient types who will be admitted to the hospital.
• Obtains accurate home medication histories by chart review, interview, and calls to pharmacies and offices to generate a best possible list for reconciliation.
• Processes patient medication history and enters information into the computer system; obtains last dose information and reviews with patient for accuracy.
• Updates electronic home medication databases and compares lists to orders written upon admission; resolves discrepancies with nursing, pharmacists, and physicians.
• Obtains complete allergy information and enters into the system; consults with the pharmacist if allergy information is unclear.
• Uses medication information resources to identify medications as needed.
• Collects data for reporting to hospital quality committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including coverage in the pharmacy.

Skills

PTCB certification

Pharmacy tech experience

Retail pharmacy

Mathematics skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician program graduate

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated is seeking a Medication History Technician to collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to obtain accurate home medication lists for patients at admission. The role supports provider reconciliation by documenting and verifying medication histories and allergies, ensuring data accuracy and quality patient care.

This position requires PTCB certification or eligibility within 6 months, Virginia licensure, and at least two years of pharmacy