Hospital Medication History Specialist: Accurate Records

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to collect comprehensive medication histories from patients and families prior to inpatient admission. You will verify drugs, dosages, routes, and PRN details, ensuring accurate documentation and allergy information.

You will collaborate with pharmacists and nursing staff, leveraging multiple sources to confirm histories and escalate high-risk medications as needed. Requires state-registered technician status and hospital experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ work experience in a retail pharmacy.
• Hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Registered pharmacy technician in the state of practice required.
• ACPE accredited IV certification program or meet minimum state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and family members to compile a complete medication history prior to admission to inpatient units.
• Document accuracy of medication lists, including name, dosage, route, and timing.
• Verify allergies and ensure complete documentation.
• Coordinate with pharmacists and nursing staff to resolve medication history discrepancies.
• Utilize available resources (outside records, pharmacy lists, physician records) to verify information.

Skills

Medication history interview

Interpersonal communication

Pharmacy terminology

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Registered pharmacy technician

IV certification (ACPE)

ASHP Medication History certification

Tools

Electronic clinical data base

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to collect comprehensive medication histories from patients and families prior to inpatient admission. You will verify drugs, dosages, routes, and PRN details, ensuring accurate documentation and allergy information.

You will collaborate with pharmacists and nursing staff, leveraging multiple sources to confirm histories and escalate high-risk medications as needed. Requires state-registered technician status and hospital experience.