Hospital Medication History Tech – ED & Inpatient

T J Samson Community Hospital; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician to obtain home medication histories, review charts, interview patients, and reconcile data in the ED and inpatient units. Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent, state licensure or current enrollment in a college of pharmacy.

National certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Two years of pharmacy technician experience are preferred; on-site, full-time position with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; pharmacy technician licensure (state) required, or current enrollment in a college of pharmacy (intern).
• Pharmacy technician certification (national) required within 6 months of hire date
• Two years of previous pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required. Retail pharmacy technician experience considered positive. Enrollment in college of pharmacy sufficient (intern).

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate home medication histories by chart review, patient interview and phone calls to retail pharmacies.
• Update computerized home medication databases and reconcile these lists to orders written upon admission to the hospital.
• The technician will work primarily in the Emergency Department and on the inpatient nursing units.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Pharmacy or designee.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Basic arithmetic

Interpersonal communication

Reading references

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State pharmacy licensure

National certification

Job description

T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician to obtain home medication histories, review charts, interview patients, and reconcile data in the ED and inpatient units. Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent, state licensure or current enrollment in a college of pharmacy.

National certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Two years of pharmacy technician experience are preferred; on-site, full-time position with