Hospital Medication History Specialist — Patient Care

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Medication History Technician to support the pharmacy, nursing and medical staff by obtaining accurate home medication histories from patients entering the hospital and communicating that information to the appropriate provider.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety, with responsibilities including chart review, pharmacy calls, allergy documentation, and reconciliation of medications with orders.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current PTCB certification required or eligible to complete within 6 months of hire.
• Virginia Board of Pharmacy technician licensure required.
• A minimum of two years of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a retail pharmacy environment 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.

Aufgaben

• Prioritizes workflow for admitted patients.
• Obtains accurate home medication histories via chart review and interviews.
• Inputs data into the computer system and validates last dose information.
• Updates electronic home medication data bases and reconciles with orders.
• Obtains complete allergy information and clarifies with the pharmacist.
• Uses medication information resources to identify drugs.
• Collects data for reporting to hospital quality committees.
• Uses pharmacy systems and troubleshoots issues.
• Provides coverage in the pharmacy as needed.

Kenntnisse

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

PTCB certification

Pharmacy technician program

Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure

Jobbeschreibung

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Medication History Technician to support the pharmacy, nursing and medical staff by obtaining accurate home medication histories from patients entering the hospital and communicating that information to the appropriate provider.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety, with responsibilities including chart review, pharmacy calls, allergy documentation, and reconciliation of medications with orders.